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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2004-2005 Altec aerial devices and elevator vehicles have a fiberglass upper boom that may degrade over time and fail. If the boom fails, the risk of injury or death increases.
Altec will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the upper boom for degradation and replace it if necessary, free of charge, or buy back the chassis and unit. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference Altec recall number CSN 676.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20042005 |
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