ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2004: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V236000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-07 2017-04-07 2017-04-10

Production Dates: 2004-08-01 - 2005-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 654

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 199

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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.