NHTSA Recall 17V560000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2017-09-11. An estimated 143 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Risk
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 664
Notes
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.