NHTSA Recall 15V150000: Mechanical (equipment)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120 vehicles. It affects 2014 Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V150000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 614 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL |
| Report received | March 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.
Safety risk
Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V150000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Aerial Device | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.