Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB
— Recall Campaign #20V502000
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 17 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V502000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | August 25, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V502000 |
| Units affected: | 17 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
- Consequeces:
- The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
- 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.