Recall 18V138000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Report Date
20180227
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2005 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.