2004–2005 Altec Aerial Device recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, 855, 862 Aerial Devices and AM650 and 855 Elevators. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may fail without warning.
💥 The risk
If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fiberglass upper boom, free charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 654.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V236000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 654
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 199
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 7, 2017
- Built
- Aug 1, 2004 – Apr 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.