ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V435000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-23 2018-06-27 2018-06-29

Production Dates: 2017-03-01 - 2017-12-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 687

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 153

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.

Consequence

If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.

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.