The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V337000·Announced 2021-05-12

Altec Recalls TDA-58 Aerial Devices Due to Tie-Down Chain Failure Risk

Altec is recalling 2014-2021 TDA-58 aerial devices because transport tie-down chains may break, 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 defect (tie-down chains) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2021 TDA-58 aerial devices. The recall involves 314 units where the chains used to tie down the equipment for transport may break.

A broken tie-down chain may allow the TDA-58 to shift during transport, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on July 7, 2021. Altec will install new tie-down points, D-rings, and provide revised loading instructions 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 TDA58
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
314

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)

  • TDA58

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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