Altec Recalls Aerial Devices

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Altec Industries issued a recall on 1,857 aerial devices because they’re at risk for inadvertent boom movement during cool weather. The model-years in question range 1999-2014. This recall was initially issued on November 21.

The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit. In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.

The recall affects models A65, A70, A75, A72, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88 and A77-TE93. They were manufactured from Jan. 1, 1999, to July 15 of this year.

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.safercar.gov. 

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