2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recalls (17)

Campaign:
17V560000 on 09/12/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
06/30/2011 - 02/27/2017
Affected:
143
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 altec ls63 aerial devices. the jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Consequence:
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V035000 on 01/11/2018
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
07/31/2017 - 12/28/2017
Affected:
29
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017 at aerial devices mounted on ford f-550 chassis. a circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. the recall began on january 12, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. altec's number for this recall is mab 675.
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.
Campaign:
18V110000 on 02/15/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
11/30/1997 - 12/28/2017
Affected:
18,000
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
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 began on april 11, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 672.
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.
Campaign:
18V345000 on 05/29/2018
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
01/03/2018 - 02/21/2018
Affected:
18
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017 altec ta48s aerial devices. the travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
Consequence:
If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on july 18, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 682.
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.
Campaign:
18V345000 on 05/29/2018
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
01/03/2018 - 02/21/2018
Affected:
18
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017 altec ta48s aerial devices. the travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
Consequence:
If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on july 18, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 682.
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.
Campaign:
18V348000 on 05/30/2018
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
12/31/2011 - 02/27/2018
Affected:
201
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2012-2018 altec ls63 and ls87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the class 3 receiver tube. this towing combination was shipped without a placard that provides the maximum allowable towing limit, possibly resulting in the receiver tube being overloaded.
Consequence:
An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and provide them with a placard that states the limit of the receiver tube assembly as 600lbs vertical load, and 6,000lbs towing capacity, free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 684.
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.
Campaign:
18V379000 on 06/10/2018
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
09/30/2016 - 12/29/2017
Affected:
44
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and digger derrick vehicles. the high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Consequence:
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 686.
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.
Campaign:
18V434000 on 06/28/2018
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
12/22/2016 - 12/26/2017
Affected:
123
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and service body vehicles, built on ram 5500 diesel chassis. the positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 688.
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.
Campaign:
18V434000 on 06/28/2018
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
12/22/2016 - 12/26/2017
Affected:
123
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and service body vehicles, built on ram 5500 diesel chassis. the positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 688.
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.
Campaign:
18V435000 on 06/28/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
02/28/2017 - 12/29/2017
Affected:
153
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017 altec at40m/s, ta41-48m/s, and l42a aerial devices. the high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
Consequence:
If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2018. altec's number for this recall is csn 687.
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.
Campaign:
18V552000 on 08/26/2018
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
05/29/2008 - 06/28/2018
Affected:
530
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 aerial devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. the platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
Consequence:
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 17, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 689.
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.
Campaign:
18V553000 on 08/26/2018
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
09/30/2017 - 03/29/2018
Affected:
40
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 altec ls63 aerial devices. the fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. the incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 15, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 691.
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.
Campaign:
18V553000 on 08/26/2018
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
09/30/2017 - 03/29/2018
Affected:
40
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 altec ls63 aerial devices. the fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. the incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 15, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 691.
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.
Campaign:
18V693000 on 10/08/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
02/02/2017 - 08/30/2017
Affected:
208
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017 altec at37, at41 and at48 aerial devices. the hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.
Consequence:
The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 693.
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.
Campaign:
18V706000 on 10/14/2018
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
07/31/2017 - 04/29/2018
Affected:
1,592
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 altec lr7, l42a and at37-g tda58 aerial devices and db37, dl/dmb d2/3/4b, and dmb digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. the step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
Consequence:
If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 4, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 695.
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.
Campaign:
18V728000 on 10/21/2018
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
04/29/2015 - 06/29/2017
Affected:
24
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 altec ta45m and am50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500w dc-dc converters. due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
Consequence:
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500w dc-dc converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 5, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 699.
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.
Campaign:
18V792000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
06/29/2017 - 06/28/2018
Affected:
186
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 at37-g, at40, at37, at41, at48 and l37m aerial devices. the under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.
Consequence:
Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 7, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 704.
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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