EquipmentRecall 16V-710 · 2014–2015 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 16V-710 covers 219 2014–2015 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V710000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.
The risk
The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.
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
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 15, 2014 to October 15, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.