The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V483000·Announced 2019-06-21

Altec Aerial Devices Recalled for Air Brake System Defects

Altec is recalling 2003-2019 aerial devices due to potential air brake pressure loss. Owners should contact dealers for free inspection and repair.

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 affecting the air brake system, which can lead to loss of service brake pressure and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P, and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitches and/or accessory air components. The recall affects 957 units. The defect involves accessories utilizing the chassis air supply that may be missing pressure protection valves, or accessory lines that may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air-cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724. 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 Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
957

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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