ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V303000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-18 2019-04-15 2019-04-16

Production Dates: 2017-11-15 - 2018-04-20

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 716

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 153

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.

Consequence

If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.

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.