2018–2019 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT37/41/48 and L37/42/44 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
💥 The risk
If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 725.
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
- 19V508000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 725
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 59
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 22, 2019
- Built
- Mar 15, 2018 – May 30, 2019
- 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.