The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V508000·Announced 2019-07-02

Altec Recalls 2018-2019 Aerial Devices Due to Fastener Failure Risk

Altec is recalling 2018-2019 aerial devices because high-strength fasteners securing the pedestal to the turntable may fail, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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 increases the risk of injury or death, and the failure of structural fasteners on an aerial device constitutes a structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT37/41/48 and L37/42/44 Aerial Devices. The recall addresses a defect where the high-strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.

If these fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, which increases the risk of injury or death. The recall began on August 22, 2019.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
59

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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