Altec Recalls 2017-2018 Aerial Devices Due to Fastener Failure Risk
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 aerial devices because fasteners securing the rotation bearing may break, potentially causing the pedestal to separate from the turntable.
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 source text explicitly states that the defect can increase the risk of injury or death, and the failure mode involves a structural component (pedestal separating from turntable), which aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 LR7, TA50/55/60, and L42/45 Aerial Devices. The recall involves 542 units where multiple fasteners used to secure the rotation bearing may break. This defect could result in the pedestal separating from the turntable.
If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2019.
Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 722. 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
- 542
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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