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2014-2015 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on October 5, 2016. It covers about 219 vehicles.

vehicles affected
219
reported
Oct 5, 2016
owners notified
Dec 1, 2016

Equipment

What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.
Risk
The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733.

Recall number 16V710000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V710000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Altec Aerial Device equipment?

Yes. Recall 16V710000, reported on October 5, 2016, covers about 219 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V710000?

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733.

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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