Boom/crane/ladder: turntableRecall 21V-722 · 2016–2021 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries, Inc. recall 21V-722 covers 94 2016–2021 Altec Aerial Device for a boom/crane/ladder: turntable problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V722000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
The risk
Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.