Recall 10V598000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Nov 23, 2010

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

8,600vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Altec is recalling certain model year 1998-2008 aerial devices vehicles built from january 1998 through may 2008. The glue bond joint in the insulating arm link may fail over time. The connection is also secured by eight bolts, but with the loss of the glue bond, the fasteners could fatigue over time and fail.

Possible consequence

Failure of the glue bond and fasteners could result in separation of the fiberglass link from the steel inserts. As a result, the platform on which a service technician would stand could fail during use resulting in death or serious injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions on how to inspect the fiberglass insulating link and fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.