1999-2014 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on November 21, 2014. It covers about 1,907 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,907
- reported
- Nov 21, 2014
- owners notified
- Jan 16, 2015
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
- Risk
- In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.
Recall number 14V745000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 14V745000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2014 Altec Aerial Device equipment?
Yes. Recall 14V745000, reported on November 21, 2014, covers about 1,907 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V745000?
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.
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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