Altec Aerial Device (2008-2018): Structure
Recall 18V552000 · Aug 22, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
530
vehicles affected
530
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V552000
- Date
- Aug 22, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 530
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2008-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
What can happen
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2008-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V552000?
1 model: Altec Aerial Device (2008-2018), about 530 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V552000?
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
What can happen?
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the 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.