NHTSA recall 17V709000
Equipment › Mechanical
Altec Aerial Cable Placer
Reported Nov 13, 2017375 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 655Built Mar 1, 1992 – Nov 30, 2000
The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
The risk
If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.