NHTSA recall 21V709000
Equipment
Altec Aerial Device
Reported Sep 13, 202129 vehicles affectedAltec Industries, Inc.Maker’s number MAB 834
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AM50, 55, and 60E aerial devices. The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable boom movement.
The risk
Uncontrollable boom movement increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Altec will replace the cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 834.