CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.
- Risk
- If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
- Remedy
- Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.
- 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 Altec aerial devices have fasteners that secure the turntable to the pedestal, and those fasteners may fail. If several fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable can separate, which increases the risk of death or injury.
Altec has notified owners of the affected equipment. Authorized dealers will inspect the aerial device and replace the defective fasteners at no charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20172018 |
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