Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V709000
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 375 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V709000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 13, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V709000 |
| Units affected: | 375 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
- Consequeces:
- If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.