Altec recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2006-2020 AH150 and AH125S Articulating Non-Overcenter Aerial Devices. The incorrect counterbalance valve may have been installed in the main lift cylinder. As a result, at certain boom positions the counterbalance valve will open due to the pressure in the cylinder exceeding the setting.
What could happen
If one of the hoses between the cylinder and the external counterbalance valve manifold were to fail to hold pressure, the boom could unexpectedly lower, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct counterbalance valve if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 784.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Ah125 2006–2020
- Altec Ah150 2006–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V708000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Adjustment › Automatic electrical/hydraulic
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 784
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Equipment Feb 17, 2017
- Altec recall: Equipment Jun 23, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.