Altec · United States · High
Altec Aerial Device: Trailer hitches
Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2012–2018 — about 201 vehicles.
The hazard
An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational