Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V348000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V348000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2018 altec ls63 and ls87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the class 3 receiver tube Includes 201 affected units, Missing Placard for Trailer Hitch Load Limits, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2012-2018 altec ls63 and ls87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the class 3 receiver tube
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.