Equipment: mechanicalRecall 17V-709 · 1992–2000 Altec Aerial Cable Placer
Altec Industries Inc. recall 17V-709 covers 375 1992–2000 Altec Aerial Cable Placer for a equipment: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 5% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V709000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
The risk
If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom tip, replacing any that are of an old design or have cracks, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN655.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
5%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.