ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V552000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-19 2018-08-22 2018-08-27

Production Dates: 2008-05-30 - 2018-06-29

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 689

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 530

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.

Consequence

If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.

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.