Report Date
Aug 5, 2019
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2017 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2018 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2019 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.