- 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.
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.
We recommend checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether any repairs remain outstanding.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20172018 |
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