Altec · Canada · Low
Altec Aerial Devices: Structure
Affects Altec Aerial Devices · 2004–2005 — about 14 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain aerial devices, the upper fibreglass boom could fail. This could increase the risk of injury to the operator or any bystanders. Correction: Owners will be sent instructions on how to inspect for fibreglass degradation. If no fibreglass degradation is found the unit can continue to be used but must be inspected monthly until the unit can be inspected by Altec.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational