EquipmentRecall 19V-573 · 2016–2019 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 19V-573 covers 32 2016–2019 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V573000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
The risk
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2017 to February 2, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.