The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V409000·Announced 2019-06-04

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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