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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fiberglass upper boom on these aerial devices and elevators may fail without warning. If the upper boom fails during operation, the risk of serious injury or death increases.
Altec has notified owners of the problem. Authorized dealers will inspect the fiberglass upper boom at no charge. Owners may also contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 654. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your equipment is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20042005 |
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