EquipmentRecall 19V-455 · 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 19V-455 covers 542 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V455000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 LR7, TA50/55/60 and L42/45 Aerial Devices. Multiple fasteners used to secure the rotation bearing may break, possibly resulting in the pedestal separating from the turntable.
The risk
If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 722.
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
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 15, 2017 to August 15, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.