2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Aerial Device — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Published August 26, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V502000, published August 26, 2020 and initiated August 25, 2020. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Aerial Device — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control.
What's the hazard
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
What to do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AERIAL DEVICE
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2016 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Aerial Device — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V502000 on August 26, 2020. Reported hazard: Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
What should I do if I have this product?
Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AERIAL DEVICE.