2012 Altec Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2014 Altec Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Aerial Device — Trailer hitches
Published May 31, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 29, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V348000, published May 31, 2018 and initiated May 29, 2018. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2012 Altec Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2014 Altec Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Aerial Device — Trailer hitches.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AERIAL DEVICE
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2016 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2014 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2013 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Altec Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2014 Altec Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Aerial Device — Trailer hitches recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V348000 on May 31, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AERIAL DEVICE.