Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 vehicles
Date: January 20, 2014 01:13PM
Report Receipt Date: JAN 02, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V001000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 168
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.
SUMMARY:
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010, through November 20, 2013. Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform.
CONSEQUENCE:
The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
REMEDY:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the control module wiring harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 17, 2014. Customers may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 592.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.