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HighNHTSA·18V110000·Announced 2018-02-14

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Platform Leveling Yoke Failure Risk

Altec Industries is recalling 1997-2017 aerial devices because a platform leveling yoke may fail, potentially causing occupants to fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of harm (fall from height) but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV and LR7 Aerial devices. The recall involves approximately 18,000 units. The defect is that the platform leveling yoke may fail, which could cause an occupant to fall from the platform.

The failure of the platform leveling yoke increases the risk of injury to the occupant if they fall out of the platform. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Altec will notify owners and inspect the leveling system to verify correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

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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