Recall 17V709000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Report Date
20171113
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Affected Vehicles
9 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
Safety Consequence
If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom tip, replacing any that are of an old design or have cracks, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN655.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1993 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1994 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1995 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1996 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1997 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1998 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 1999 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
| 2000 | ALTEC | AERIAL CABLE PLACER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.