Altec Aerial Device (1997-2017): Equipment
Recall 18V110000 · Feb 14, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
18,000
vehicles affected
18,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V110000
- Date
- Feb 14, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 1997-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 21 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 1997-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V110000?
1 model: Altec Aerial Device (1997-2017), about 18,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V110000?
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.
What can happen?
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.