Altec Industries, Inc. recalls 1997–2017 Altec Aerial Device

Recall date

February 14, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18V110000

Brand / firm

Altec

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 18,000 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.