NHTSA recall 19V573000
Equipment
Altec Aerial Device
Reported Aug 5, 201932 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 730Built Oct 15, 2017 – Feb 2, 2019
The defect
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.
The risk
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.