2012–2016 Altec Aerial Device recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
💥 The risk
A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 840.
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
- 21V884000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 840
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,055
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 13, 2022
- 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.nhtsa.gov.