Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65
— Recall Campaign #21V409000
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,977 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V409000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 01, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V409000 |
| Units affected: | 1,977 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
- Consequeces:
- Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.
- 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.