Hydraulic Check Valve May Have Snap Ring Failure – 2018-2020 Altec AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, & DT Digger Derricks & Aerial Device Vehicles

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December 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V765000 Hydraulic Check Valve May Have Snap Ring Failure Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V765 Manufacturer Altec Industries, Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 4,987   Summary Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, … Read more

CSN784 – Incorrect Counterbalance Valve Installed – 2006-2020 Altec AH150 & AH125S Articulating Non-Overcenter Aerial Devices

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November 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V708000 Incorrect Counterbalance Valve Installed If one of the hoses between the cylinder and the external counterbalance valve manifold were to fail to hold pressure, the boom could unexpectedly lower, increasing the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V708 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 13   … Read more

CSN 778 – Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation – 2019-2020 Altec AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices & D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH & DHE Digger Derricks

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September 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V587000 Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V587 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 280   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, … Read more

SIL 735 – Brake Fluid Inspection – Altec – Ford F-750 Chassis – Chipper Body

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NHTSA ID Number: 10169788 Manufacturer Communication Number: SIL 735   Summary Altec discovered that during the installation of certain chipper body units on Ford F750 chassis that the chassis brake system may have had brake fluid added that can be incompatible with the original equipment manufacturer type fluid. The addition of a different brake fluid should not … Read more

CSN 774 – Engine Idle Increase may Affect Boom Movement – 2015-2018 Altec LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, & AC38

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August 25, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V502000 Engine Idle Increase may Affect Boom Movement The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V502 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 17   Summary Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain … Read more