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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V762📅 Nov 1, 2018

2009 Altec Aerial Device recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V762000
Manufacturer recall #
CSN 702
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles affected
4
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-877-462-5832
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 27, 2018
Built
Mar 2, 2009 – Sep 30, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V762 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V762?

2009 Altec Aerial Device. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Altec dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-462-5832.