CSN 679 – Improperly Adjusted Grappler Holding Valve – 2017-2018 Altec EC175, EC225, & EC655 Feller Grappler Boom-Mounted Saw Vehicles

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V276 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 4   Improperly Adjusted Grappler Holding Valve If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec EC175, EC225, and EC655 Feller Grappler Boom-Mounted Saw vehicles. The grappler … Read more

Boom Pivot Pin Failure – 1992-2006 Altec Digger Derrick Trucks

2006 Altec Digger Derrick

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V255 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 12   Boom Pivot Pin Failure Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom … Read more

CSN 676 – Fiberglass Boom May Fail – 2004-2005 Altec Aerial Devices

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February 27, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V138000 Fiberglass Boom May Fail Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V138 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 59   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and … Read more

CSN 672 – Leveling Yoke Inspection – 1997-2017 Altec LRV & LR7 Aerial Devices

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February 14, 2018 Platform Leveling Yoke Failure Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V110 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 18,000   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial … Read more

CSN 673 – Load Chart may Display Incorrect Values – 2014-2017 Altec AC40-152S Cranes

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January 11, 2018 Load Chart may Display Incorrect Values Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control increasing the risk of death of serious injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V036 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 122   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain … Read more