Altec Recall 17V560000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 17V560000 · announced September 11, 2017 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 143 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.

The risk

The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

What to do

Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 covered by this recall

• 2011 Altec Aerial Device
• 2012 Altec Aerial Device
• 2013 Altec Aerial Device
• 2014 Altec Aerial Device
• 2015 Altec Aerial Device
• 2016 Altec Aerial Device
• 2017 Altec Aerial Device

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.