Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V745000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V745000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models a65, a70, a75, a72-, a/77-t, a82-t, a72-te88, and a77-te93 manufactured january 1, 1999, to july 15, 2014 Includes 1,907 affected units, Aerial Device Inadvertent Boom Movement, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models a65, a70, a75, a72-, a/77-t, a82-t, a72-te88, and a77-te93 manufactured january 1, 1999, to july 15, 2014

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models a65, a70, a75, a72-, a/77-t, a82-t, a72-te88, and a77-te93 manufactured january 1, 1999, to july 15, 2014. the affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in january 16, 2015. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. altec's number for this recall is csn 609.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V745000

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-11-21T00:00:00

Subject: Aerial device inadvertent boom movement

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,907

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 609

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models a65, a70, a75, a72-, a/77-t, a82-t, a72-te88, and a77-te93 manufactured january 1, 1999, to july 15, 2014. the affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in january 16, 2015. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. altec's number for this recall is csn 609.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 49.55

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