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Safety Recall: 12V411000

12V411000 Reported: 8/21/2012 Component: EQUIPMENT

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Summary

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.

Safety Risk

If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

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.

Additional 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.

Affected Vehicles