EquipmentRecall 18V-110 · 1997–2017 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-110 covers 18,000 1997–2017 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
The risk
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
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
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.