Altec Recall 19V573000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 19V573000 · announced August 5, 2019 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 32 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.

The risk

An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

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.