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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
- Risk
- Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices may have rotation bearing bolt washers that interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld. This can cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
If the bolts break, the pedestal can separate from the turntable, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should check whether their aerial device is covered by this recall and watch for any notice from the manufacturer. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021.
Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference CSN 833. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 201620172018201920202021 |
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