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Altec Aerial Device Recall 19V508: Aerial device fasteners may fail, letting pedestal separate

NHTSA campaign 19V508, reported July 2, 2019, 59 vehicles potentially affected.

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.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V508Altec Industries Inc.
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.

Affected vehicles

Altec Aerial Device20182019