Equipment: mechanical
- Component
- Equipment: mechanical
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 153
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-04-15
- Owners notified
- 2019-04-18
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.
Safety risk
If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.