Altec Recall 19V409000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 19V409000 · announced June 4, 2019 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 435 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.

The risk

An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.

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

• 2016 Altec Aerial Device
• 2017 Altec Aerial Device
• 2018 Altec Aerial Device
• 2019 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.