NHTSA Campaign 21V998000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported Dec 20, 2021 · 150 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 AN67-E100, AA67-E100, AN67, AA67, and AN55-E88 aerial devices. The hydraulic plumbing to the lift cylinders of the lower and upper booms could be connected incorrectly, allowing the boom to overextend.
Consequence
The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling jib, causing the aerial device to tip over and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and correct the plumbing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 842.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 | 150 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 | 150 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2019 | 150 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2020 | 150 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2021 | 150 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V998000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.