The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V435000·Announced 2018-06-27

Altec Recalls 2017 Aerial Devices Due to Fastener Corrosion Risk

Altec is recalling 153 2017 aerial devices because high-strength fasteners may corrode and fail, potentially causing the pedestal to separate from the vehicle.

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 where component failure could cause the aerial device to separate from the vehicle, posing a significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The recall involves 153 units where high-strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, leading to failure.

If enough of these fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on August 23, 2018, and Altec's internal number for this action is CSN 687.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any fasteners with a head marking of 3036 free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
153

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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