NHTSA Recall 19V779000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2019-10-30. An estimated 15 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT248F Aerial Devices. The aerial devices have not been stability tested in accordance with ANSI A92.2.
Risk
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, instructing them to perform a stability test. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 741
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.