NHTSA Recall 18V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V110000; Date: Feb. 14, 2018
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Altec Aerial Device; 1998 Altec Aerial Device; 1999 Altec Aerial Device; 2000 Altec Aerial Device; 2001 Altec Aerial Device; 2002 Altec Aerial Device; 2003 Altec Aerial Device; 2004 Altec Aerial Device; 2005 Altec Aerial Device; 2006 Altec Aerial Device; 2007 Altec Aerial Device; 2008 Altec Aerial Device; 2009 Altec Aerial Device; 2010 Altec Aerial Device; 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:: 18,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin March 26, 2018. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 672.
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.
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