ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V706000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-03 2018-10-09 2018-10-15

Production Dates: 2017-08-01 - 2018-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 695

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1592

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.

Consequence

If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.

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.