StructureRecall 18V-617 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-617 covers 39 Altec vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V617000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
The risk
If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 25, 2018 to September 4, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.