NHTSA recall 19V409000
Equipment
Altec Aerial Device
Reported Jun 4, 2019435 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 720Built Oct 15, 2016 – Jan 15, 2019
The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
The risk
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.