Altec Recall 18V706000: Structure

NHTSA recall 18V706000 · announced October 9, 2018 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 1,592 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.

The risk

If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.

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

• 2017 Altec Aerial Device
• 2018 Altec Aerial Device
• 2017 Altec Digger Derrick
• 2018 Altec Digger Derrick

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