- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT37/41/48 and L37/42/44 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
- Risk
- If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 725.
- 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 2018-2019 aerial devices may have high strength fasteners that secure the pedestal to the turntable. These fasteners may fail, which could cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable.
If the pedestal separates, there is an increased risk of injury or death to operators and others nearby. Owners should take this risk seriously and check whether their equipment is covered by this recall.
Altec Industries will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the fasteners free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2019. For questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall CSN 725. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20182019 |
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