Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 AA5X/AN5X, AA5X(E)/AN5X(E), AA6X/AN6X, AA6X(E)/AN6X(E), AN4X-OC/AN4X(E)-OC, AN5X-OC/AN5X(E)-OC, AA/AN67-E100, and AA/AN67(E)-E100 vehicles. The leveling sprocket may have a failed weld between the sprocket and hub assembly.
What could happen
Uncontrolled platform leveling increases the risk of injury and death.
The fix
Altec will inspect and replace the damaged sprocket assembly, free of charge. If no damage is observed, a secondary retention kit will be installed to limit rotation of the platform, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 828.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Aa-Class 2020
- Altec An-Class 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V548000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 15, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,284
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 828
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.
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.