EquipmentRecall 18V-435 · 2017 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-435 covers 153 2017 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V435000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
The risk
If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2017 to December 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.