Vehicle recall 18V110000 · February 14, 2018
1997-2017 Altec Aerial Device
The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 672
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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