Mechanical: boom/crane/ladderRecall 21V-548 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries, Inc. recall 21V-548 covers 1,284 Altec vehicles for a mechanical: boom/crane/ladder problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V548000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 AA5X/AN5X, AA5X(E)/AN5X(E), AA6X/AN6X, AA6X(E)/AN6X(E), AN4X-OC/AN4X(E)-OC, AN5X-OC/AN5X(E)-OC, AA/AN67-E100, and AA/AN67(E)-E100 vehicles. The leveling sprocket may have a failed weld between the sprocket and hub assembly.
The risk
Uncontrolled platform leveling increases the risk of injury and death.
The fix
Altec will inspect and replace the damaged sprocket assembly, free of charge. If no damage is observed, a secondary retention kit will be installed to limit rotation of the platform, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 828.
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
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.