ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V573000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-09-13 2019-08-05 2019-08-06

Production Dates: 2017-10-15 - 2019-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 730

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.

Consequence

An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection "HOP" settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

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.