Equipment: mechanicalRecall 18V-138 · 2004–2005 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-138 covers 59 2004–2005 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
The risk
Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
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
44%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.