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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 LS60 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 April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 846.
- 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 aerial devices from model years 2017 through 2021 may have rotation bearing bolt washers that interfere with a nearby pedestal weld. Over time, 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 to operators and anyone nearby. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The remedy is free. Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. For questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 846. 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 | 20172018201920202021 |
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