NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V709
Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 375
If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
Owner Notification Letter
November 27, 2017
Recall Acknowledgement
December 1, 2017
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