Altec Aerial Device: Equipment

Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2014–2015 — about 219 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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