Altec AH125, HL125 +1 more: Equipment — mechanical

Affects Altec AH125, HL125, AH150 · 2013–2015 — about 23 vehicles.

The hazard

If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.

What to do

Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational