EquipmentRecall 18V-847 · 2017 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-847 covers 49 2017 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V847000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. Some of the fasteners that secure the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or may be loose which can cause a loss of stability or separation of the pedestal.
The risk
A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 706.
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
45%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.