Aerial Devices

Swing Drives Not Properly Lubricated – 2017 & 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices

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KME

January 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V006000 Swing Drives Not Properly Lubricated If the swing drive’s internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V006 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 6   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. … Read more

Aerial Devices Not Stability Tested – 2018-2019 Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G & AT248F Aerial Devices

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Altec

October 30, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V779000 Aerial Devices Not Stability Tested An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V779 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 15   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT248F … Read more

CSN 737 – Trailer Brake Controllers Improperly Grounded – 2019 Altec LR7-Series Aerial Devices

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Altec

September 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V662000 Trailer Brake Controllers Improperly Grounded A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V662 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 70   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain … Read more

Recovery Winch Valve Exceeds Pressure Rating – 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, & AH150 Aerial Devices

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Altec

August 15, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V602000 Recovery Winch Valve Exceeds Pressure Rating If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V602 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 23   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is … Read more

Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation – 2018-2019 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60 & TDA58 Aerial Devices

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Altec

August 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V578000 Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V578 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 118   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 LR7, TA50, … Read more