Altec Recall 18V552000: Structure

NHTSA recall 18V552000 · announced August 22, 2018 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 530 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.

The risk

If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.

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

• 2008 Altec Aerial Device
• 2009 Altec Aerial Device
• 2010 Altec Aerial Device
• 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
• 2018 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.