Equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 27
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2012-08-21
- Owners notified
- 2012-09-12
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
Safety risk
If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.