NHTSA recall 17V560000
Equipment
Altec Aerial Device
Reported Sep 11, 2017143 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 664Built Jul 1, 2011 – Feb 28, 2017
The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
The risk
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
The remedy
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.