EquipmentRecall 15V-473 · 2006–2015 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 15V-473 covers 2,514 2006–2015 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V473000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
The risk
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.