NHTSA Recall 18V762000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2018-10-30. An estimated 4 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 or LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices. The elevator riser assembly may crack and fail.
Risk
If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repairing any that are found and install an update kit, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 702.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 702
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.