The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V345000·Announced 2018-05-25

Altec Recalls 2017 TA48S Aerial Devices Due to Height Decal Error

Altec is recalling 2017 TA48S aerial devices because the travel height may exceed the decal indication, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle's travel height may be greater than the height indicated on the decal located on the chassis dashboard.

If the actual travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height. If the height differs from the decal, the decals will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 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 Device
Hazard
Affected units
18

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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