NHTSA Recall 17V560000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V560000; Date: Sep. 11, 2017
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 143
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 altec ls63 aerial devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is csn 664.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 2017
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