Vehicle recall 21V722000 · September 16, 2021
2016-2021 Altec Aerial Device
The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
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 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
- Consequence
- Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V722000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 16, 2021
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 833
- Owner notification
- November 15, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 94
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder › Turntable
Vehicles covered
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