Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V706000

Structure

Altec Industries Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V706000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,592
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-09
Owners notified
2018-12-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
ALTEC Aerial Device2018 2017
ALTEC Digger Derrick2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.