Altec Recalls 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices for Stability Risk
Altec is recalling 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices because they can operate without rear outriggers, creating a risk of collapse and injury.
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 (aerial device instability) that may cause sudden collapse and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The recall involves 435 units. The defect allows the aerial device to be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019.
Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720. 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
- Affected units
- 435
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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