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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices. Bolts in the rotation bearing outer-race may have been over-tightened, allowing the bolts to break.
- Risk
- Broken bolts can cause separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the outer-race rotation bolts, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on March 25, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 849.
- 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 2019 through 2021 may have had the bolts in the rotation bearing outer race over-tightened during assembly. Over-tightened bolts can break, which may cause the pedestal and turntable to separate.
If the pedestal and turntable separate, the aerial device can become unstable, creating a risk of injury to the operator and others nearby. Owners should check whether their equipment is covered by this recall.
The repair is free. Altec will replace the outer-race rotation bolts at no cost. Owners who were notified by mail on March 25, 2022 can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall CSN 849. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 201920202021 |
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