The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V433000·Announced 2023-06-16

Altec Recalls L and LR Series Aerial Devices for Hydraulic Hose Defect

Altec is recalling 1999-2022 L and LR Series aerial devices because a hydraulic hose may fail, causing the platform or load to move unexpectedly.

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/mechanical defect in a vehicle-mounted aerial device that can result in unintended movement of the platform or load, increasing the risk of injury. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (potential for severe injury from falling loads/platforms).

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 1999-2022 L Series and LR Series aerial devices. The recall involves 3,824 units where a hydraulic hose may have been installed between the cylinder port and load-holding valve instead of the required metallic tubing. This incorrect installation can lead to a damaged hydraulic hose and a failure of the load-holding feature.

If the load-holding feature fails, the platform or load may move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury to operators or bystanders. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a significant safety hazard due to the potential for uncontrolled movement of heavy equipment.

Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Altec will inspect the units for the hydraulic hose and replace it with specified metallic tubing as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 11, 2023. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE, L SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
3,824

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 (2)

  • LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
  • L SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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