The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7 Series, TDA58 and L42M Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
The risk
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners and will inspect and replace the fasteners if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this campaign is CSN 750.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec L42M | 2019 |
| Altec LR756 | 2019 |
| Altec LR758 | 2019 |
| Altec LR760 | 2019 |
| Altec LR760-E70 | 2019 |
| Altec TDA58 | 2019 |
Components: STRUCTURE | EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec L42M | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LR756 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LR758 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LR760 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LR760-E70 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec TDA58 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
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134 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the equipment; Altec Industries Inc. filed 95 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020