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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
- 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 aerial devices with aluminum work platforms have platform mounting holes that may fail. If this happens, the platform can move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury to the people working on it.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit at no cost to the owner. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and should reference Altec's recall number, CSN 689. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018 |
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