The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V578000·Announced 2019-08-06

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

Altec Industries is recalling 2018-2019 aerial devices because high-strength fasteners may fail, 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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where component failure could lead to injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TDA58 Aerial Devices. The recall involves 118 units where high-strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.

If these fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, which increases the risk of injury or death. This is a structural defect affecting the stability of the aerial device.

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2019. 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
118

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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