Altec Aerial Device Recall 18V762: Elevator riser can crack and fail, risking injury or death

What this recall means for you

Certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 and LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices may have an elevator riser assembly that cracks and fails. If the riser fails, the risk of injury or death increases.

Altec will notify owners of affected devices. Dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repair any cracks found, and install an update kit. The inspection, repair, and update kit are free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018.

If you own one of these aerial devices, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 702. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V762Altec Industries Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE
Problem: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 or LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices. The elevator riser assembly may crack and fail.
Risk: If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repairing any that are found and install an update kit, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 702.
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.

Affected vehicles

Altec Aerial Device	2009