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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
- Risk
- An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.
- 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
This recall covers certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series aerial devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers deployed, which may cause the unit to become unstable.
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury. Owners should be aware of this hazard and avoid operating the device unless the rear outriggers are properly deployed.
Altec Industries will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the outrigger operation as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 720). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2016201720182019 |
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