Equipment: mechanicalRecall 19V-303 · 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 19V-303 covers 153 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V303000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.
The risk
If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
The fix
Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 15, 2017 to April 20, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.