The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V072000·Announced 2022-02-09

Altec Recalls 2019-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Bolt Failure Risk

Altec is recalling 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices because over-tightened bolts in the rotation bearing may break, risking separation of the pedestal and turntable.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (broken bolts) that can cause separation of vehicle components, increasing the risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices. The recall involves 454 units where bolts in the rotation bearing outer-race may have been over-tightened, allowing the bolts to break.

Broken bolts can cause separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Altec will replace the outer-race rotation bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's recall number is CSN 849.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
454

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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