Altec Recalls 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices for Stability Defects
Altec Industries is recalling 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices because they may not meet stability requirements, creating a risk of overturning 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 (stability requirements) that allows units to overturn, posing a significant risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The recall involves 32 units. The defect is that the aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, which allows the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on September 13, 2019.
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. 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
- Affected units
- 32
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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