Altec Industries: Missing Welds On Personnel Jib Platform
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2024-2026 AC Series Crane vehicles because the 26-foot insulating personnel jib platform may have missing welds where the side plates connect to the base plates. Missing welds can cause the platform to fail and fall from the boom, creating a safety hazard. Altec will notify owners and provide free inspection, repairs, or repair kits as needed.
- Recalling firm
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Product
- Component: EQUIPMENT. Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AC Series Crane vehicles. The inside joints between the side plates and the base plates of the 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26) may be missing welds.
- Reason
- Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB-3330.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-06-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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