1998-2008 Altec AT35-G and Altec AT37-G recall: equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on November 23, 2010. It covers about 8,600 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,600
- reported
- Nov 23, 2010
- owners notified
- Dec 1, 2010
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Altec is recalling certain model year 1998-2008 aerial devices vehicles built from january 1998 through may 2008. The glue bond joint in the insulating arm link may fail over time. The connection is also secured by eight bolts, but with the loss of the glue bond, the fasteners could fatigue over time and fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the glue bond and fasteners could result in separation of the fiberglass link from the steel inserts. As a result, the platform on which a service technician would stand could fail during use resulting in death or serious injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions on how to inspect the fiberglass insulating link and fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.
Recall number 10V598000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V598000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2008 Altec AT35-G and Altec AT37-G equipment?
Yes. Recall 10V598000, reported on November 23, 2010, covers about 8,600 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V598000?
Altec will provide instructions on how to inspect the fiberglass insulating link and fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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