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Altec Aerial Device Recall 21V239: Bolts May Crack and Let Aerial Lift Base Separate

NHTSA campaign 21V239, reported April 5, 2021, 120 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Rotation bearing fasteners on certain aerial device vehicles may develop stress corrosion cracking. Cracked fasteners can break, which may cause the pedestal and turntable to separate. This separation raises the risk of death or injury.

If you own an affected aerial device vehicle, Altec Industries will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will replace the rotation bearing fasteners at no cost to you. You can also contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 807.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V239Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37/41/48M, AT41P, AT48S, L37M, L42A, and TA40 aerial device vehicles. The rotation bearing fasteners may experience stress corrosion cracking.
Risk
Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 807.
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

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