Exhaust system: emission controlRecall 20V-502 · 2015–2018 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 20V-502 covers 17 2015–2018 Altec Aerial Device for a exhaust system: emission control problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V502000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
The risk
The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
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.