StructureRecall 18V-762 · 2009 Altec Aerial Device

Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-762 covers 4 2009 Altec Aerial Device for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 25% of affected vehicles repaired.

25%
Vehicles repaired1 of 4 · 2020 Q1
Vehicles affected41 model
ReportedOct 30, 2018Owners notified Dec 27, 2018
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V762000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 or LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices. The elevator riser assembly may crack and fail.

The risk

If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

What to do

The fix

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repairing any that are found and install an update kit, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 702.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

25%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q42020 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 2, 2009 to September 30, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.