ALTEC AERIAL CABLE PLACER 1998: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V709000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL CABLE PLACER 1998
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-07 2017-11-13 2017-11-14

Production Dates: 1992-03-01 - 2000-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 655

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 375

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.

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.

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.