Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547
— Recall Campaign #18V138000
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 59 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V138000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 27, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V138000 |
| Units affected: | 59 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
- Consequeces:
- Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
- 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.