Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A
— Recall Campaign #21V464000
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 218 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V464000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 18, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V464000 |
| Units affected: | 218 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.
- Consequeces:
- Overloaded bolts can fail, causing the pedestal to separate and increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- Altec will issue remedy instructions to owners, to inspect the bolts, and replace any grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 825.
- 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.