EquipmentRecall 19V-409 · 2016–2019 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 19V-409 covers 435 2016–2019 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V409000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
The risk
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.
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
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2016 to January 15, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.