Recall
Altec Aa755 — 12V127000
NHTSA ID
12V127000
Make
Altec
Model
Aa755
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
2012-03-26
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Units Affected
1,222
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
559
Summary
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1993-2004 AA755 AND AA755L VEHICLES. CONTINUOUS OVERLOADING OR SIDE LOADING OF THE BOOMS COULD CAUSE THE LOWER BOOM TO CRACK NEAR THE LOWER BOOM PIVOT.
Consequence
CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE BOOM TO FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PEOPLE OR PROPERTY BELOW.
Remedy
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AA BOOM STIFFENER KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.