Altec Industries, Inc. recalls 2014 Altec Aerial Device

Recall date

March 16, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V150000

Brand / firm

Altec

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 120 units

Why it was recalled

Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.

What was recalled

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.