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NHTSARecalled Jun 1, 2021 · #21V409000

Unintended Movement of the Lower and Upper Booms

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock. Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Unintended Movement of the Lower and Upper Booms
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.

View the official CPSC notice