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- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
- Risk
- If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 682.
- 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
On certain 2017 aerial devices, the actual travel height may be greater than the height shown on the decal on the chassis dashboard. If the device rises higher than the decal indicates, it may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Altec Industries, will notify owners. Dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if it differs from the decal, the decal will be replaced at no cost. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference Altec's recall number, CSN 682. The recall began on July 18, 2018.
If you operate or own one of these vehicles, contact Altec or an authorized dealer to have the travel height checked and the decal replaced if needed. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2017 |
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