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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
- Risk
- If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.
- 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 2017-2018 aerial devices and digger derricks with fiberglass platforms have a defect in which the step on the outside of the platform can break off during normal use.
If the step separates from the platform, the risk of injury increases. Owners of affected equipment should have it checked promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated, and a platform step reinforcing kit will be added at no cost. Owners can also contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 695). The recall began December 3, 2018, and you can check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20172018 |