2018–2019 Altec Aerial Device recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60 and TDA58 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
💥 The risk
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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
- 19V578000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MAB 732
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 118
- Component
- EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 9, 2019
- Built
- Dec 10, 2018 – Jul 20, 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.