NHTSA Recall 18V435000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2018-06-27. An estimated 153 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
Risk
If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 687
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.