NHTSA Recall 12V411000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-08-21. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
Risk
If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Manufacturer campaign number: MAB 563
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 563.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.