Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices
— Recall Campaign #21V722000
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 94 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V722000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 16, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V722000 |
| Units affected: | 94 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
- Consequeces:
- Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.