NHTSA recall 11V318000
Equipment
Altec AA50 and 18 more
Reported Jun 6, 201156 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number CSN 541ABuilt Apr 1, 2009 – May 30, 2010
The defect
Altec IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 aerial devices and digger derricks utility vehicles manufactured from april 2009 through may 2010. The high strength fasteners that connect the boom turntable to the pedestal may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, which could cause the boom to fall.
The risk
A falling boom may cause injury to the user or people nearby and damage to personal property.
The remedy
Altec will replace the fasteners to correct this condition, free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.