NHTSA Campaign 19V573000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported Aug 5, 2019 · 32 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2016 | 32 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 | 32 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 | 32 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2019 | 32 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V573000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.