Recall
Altec Aerial Device — 18V348000
NHTSA ID
18V348000
Make
Altec
Model
Aerial Device
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2018-05-29
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
201
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 684
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.