The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V560000·Announced 2017-09-11

Altec Recalls 2011-2017 Aerial Devices Due to Jib Mast Bending Risk

Altec is recalling 2011-2017 LS63 Aerial Devices because the jib mast may bend under load, increasing the risk of injury to nearby individuals.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (jib mast bending/failure) that poses a risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The recall involves 143 units where the jib mast may bend under load.

The defect may cause the jib mast to bend and fail, which increases the risk of injury to those nearby. Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017.

Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664. 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.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
143

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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