EquipmentRecall 17V-560 · 2011–2017 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 17V-560 covers 143 2011–2017 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V560000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
The risk
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.