Altec · United States · Mod
Altec Aerial Device: Equipment
Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2016–2019 — about 32 vehicles.
The hazard
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational