Recall
Altec Aerial Device — 15V150000
NHTSA ID
15V150000
Make
Altec
Model
Aerial Device
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-03-16
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Units Affected
120
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 614
Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.
Consequence
Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.