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NHTSA Recall 18V110000: Equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,000 vehicles. It affects 1997–2017 Altec Aerial Device.

18,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (April 11)
NHTSA campaign18V110000
Manufacturer campaignCSN 672
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedFebruary 14, 2018
Owner notificationApril 11, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.

Safety risk

Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V110000

Make and modelModel years
Altec Aerial Device1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.