2012-2018 Altec Aerial Device recall: trailer hitches
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on May 29, 2018. It covers about 201 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 201
- reported
- May 29, 2018
- owners notified
- Jul 25, 2018
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V348000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V348000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2018 Altec Aerial Device trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 18V348000, reported on May 29, 2018, covers about 201 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V348000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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