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HighNHTSA·19V662000·Announced 2019-09-18

Altec Recalls 2019 LR7-Series Aerial Devices Due to Brake Controller Grounding

Altec Industries is recalling 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices because the trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical grounding) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.

An improperly grounded trailer brake controller may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Altec will notify owners and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding and correct any improper grounding if applicable. The recall began on November 4, 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
15

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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