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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
- Risk
- If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
- 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
Certain 2017 aerial devices have high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners that may corrode and crack, causing them to fail. If enough fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Altec will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the affected devices and replace any fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. If you own one of these units, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection and repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2017 |
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