ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2010: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V110000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-11 2018-02-14 2018-02-16

Production Dates: 1997-12-01 - 2017-12-29

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 672

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.

Consequence

Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.

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.