5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2022-10-21
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 at41me aerial devices. The material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set, allowing the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.
Consequence
Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 2022. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3030.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-28
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices (at, ta, l44, l45, lr8, aa, am, an) and d series digger derricks (dh, dl, dm, dt). The power inverter that converts electrical dc power to ac power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the ac output circuit.
Consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the ac circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the ac circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 22, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3103.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-28
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices (at, ta, l44, l45, lr8, aa, am, an) and d series digger derricks (dh, dl, dm, dt). The power inverter that converts electrical dc power to ac power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the ac output circuit.
Consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the ac circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the ac circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 22, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3103.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-28
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices (at, ta, l44, l45, lr8, aa, am, an) and d series digger derricks (dh, dl, dm, dt). The power inverter that converts electrical dc power to ac power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the ac output circuit.
Consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the ac circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the ac circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 22, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3103.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2024-01-11
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 at series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 8, 2024. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn-3142.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.