Recall 18V110000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20180214
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
21 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 1998 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 1999 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2000 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2001 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2002 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2003 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2004 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2005 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2006 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2007 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2008 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2009 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2010 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2011 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2012 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2013 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2014 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2015 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2016 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2017 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.