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- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
- Risk
- Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The platform leveling yoke on certain aerial devices may fail. If the yoke fails, the occupant on the platform could fall out, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Altec will notify owners and inspect the leveling system to verify correct alignment. Any improperly aligned yokes will be replaced free of charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 672). The recall began on April 11, 2018. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and confirm the status of this recall with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017 |
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