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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V127πŸ“… Mar 26, 2012

2000–2004 Altec AA755 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Altec is recalling certain model year 1993-2004 AA755 and AA755L vehicles. Continuous overloading or side loading of the booms could cause the lower boom to crack near the lower boom pivot.

πŸ’₯ The risk

Continued use could cause the boom to fail, increasing the risk of injury to people or property below.

πŸ”§ The fix

Altec will notify owners, and provide aa boom stiffener kit. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V127000
Manufacturer recall #
559
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Vehicles affected
1,222
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Owner phone
1-877-462-5832
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 20, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
AltecΒ’s recall campaign number is csn 559.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V127 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V127?

2000–2004 Altec AA755. 1,222 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Altec dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-462-5832.