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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
- Risk
- An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
- 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
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2016 through 2019 Altec aerial devices, including specific 2017-2019 LS60 units. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, so the unit can become unstable and possibly overturn.
An unstable aerial device increases the risk of injury to operators and others nearby. Owners will be notified by Altec. The remedy involves replacing the unit load charts, adjusting the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verifying the unit has the proper counterweight, and performing a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019.
If you own an affected unit, watch for the notice from Altec, or contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your equipment is covered.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2016201720182019 |
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