ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2012: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V560000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-13 2017-09-11 2017-09-13

Production Dates: 2011-07-01 - 2017-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 664

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 143

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.

Consequence

The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.

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.