CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT248F Aerial Devices. The aerial devices have not been stability tested in accordance with ANSI A92.2.
- Risk
- An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, instructing them to perform a stability test. The recall began December 16, 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
Certain aerial devices, which are the boom-mounted lifts used on utility and work trucks, have not been stability tested as required by the ANSI A92.2 standard. Because the stability of the device has not been verified, it may suddenly collapse during use.
A collapsing aerial device creates a serious risk of injury or death to the operator and anyone nearby. Owners should contact Altec Industries Inc. at 1-877-462-5832. Altec will notify owners and instruct them to perform a stability test on the device. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and stop using the aerial device until the required testing has been completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20182019 |
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