2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Overview of the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

The 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Altec Industries, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE, potentially affecting up to 3,824 vehicles.

Recall 23V433000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

| 3,824 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1999-2022 L Series and LR Series aerial devices. A hydraulic hose may have been installed between the cylinder port and load-holding valve instead of metallic tubing, which can result in a damaged hydraulic hose and failure of the load-holding feature.

Consequence: Failure of the load-holding feature can result in unintended movement of the platform or load, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Altec will inspect the units for a hydraulic hose and replace it with specified metallic tubing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's...

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Owner Complaints for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE.

Safety Rating for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

Altec Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PUN-3134 — EQUIPMENT

In January 2023, Altec made production changes to the LR8 leveling yoke retention assembly. The upgraded system includes a shoulder bolt and lock nut. The shoulder bolt and lock nut can be removed and reused and have a higher shear strength than the original retention method. Altec has developed an...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 ALTEC LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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