EquipmentRecall 21V-409 · 2005–2021 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries, Inc. recall 21V-409 covers 1,977 2005–2021 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V409000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
The risk
Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.
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
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.