EquipmentRecall 21V-464 · 2020–2021 Altec Aerial Device

Altec Industries, Inc. recall 21V-464 covers 218 2020–2021 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.

86%
Vehicles repaired187 of 218 · 2023 Q2
Vehicles affected2181 model
ReportedJun 18, 2021Owners notified Jul 22, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V464000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.

The risk

Overloaded bolts can fail, causing the pedestal to separate and increasing the risk of injury or death.

What to do

The fix

Altec will issue remedy instructions to owners, to inspect the bolts, and replace any grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 825.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

86%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall