Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April
— Recall Campaign #15V150000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 120 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V150000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 16, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V150000 |
| Units affected: | 120 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.