Vehicle recall 22V060000 · February 3, 2022
2021 Altec Aerial Device
When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AH125 aerial devices. When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.
- Consequence
- The boom moving in an unintended direction increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect the linear potentiometer manufacturer date, and replace the potentiometer if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 847.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2022
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 847
- Owner notification
- March 16, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Aerial Device (2021): 2021
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