The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V239000·Announced 2021-04-05

Altec Recalls 2017-2018 Aerial Devices Due to Bearing Fastener Cracking

Altec is recalling 2017-2018 aerial devices because rotation bearing fasteners may crack and break, potentially causing the pedestal and turntable to separate.

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 death and/or injury, and the structural nature of the defect (separation of pedestal and turntable) aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37/41/48M, AT41P, AT48S, L37M, L42A, and TA40 aerial device vehicles. The recall involves 120 units where the rotation bearing fasteners may experience stress corrosion cracking.

Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, which increases the risk of death and/or injury.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rotation bearing fasteners free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2021. 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
120

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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