The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 AH75/85/100 and HL125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. As a result, the cylinder could loosen from the rod allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the confines of the chassis when it is in a stowed position.
The risk
If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will increase the torque on the piston free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AH100 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Altec AH75 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Altec AH85 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Altec HL125 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec AH100 | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH100 | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH100 | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH100 | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH100 | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH100 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH100 | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH100 | 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| Altec AH75 | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH75 | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH75 | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH75 | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH85 | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH85 | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH85 | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AH85 | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH85 | 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| Altec HL125 | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec HL125 | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec HL125 | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec HL125 | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec HL125 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec HL125 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2012
128 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the equipment; ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. filed 28 campaigns in all.
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| 12V593000 18 Dec 2012 | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 12V584000 12 Dec 2012 | Creative Bus Sales, Inc. |
| 12V592000 11 Dec 2012 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
| 12V580000 10 Dec 2012 | Glaval Bus Division |
| 12V575000 10 Dec 2012 | Winnebago Industries Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012