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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
- Risk
- If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.
- 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 2018 Altec aerial devices, cranes, and digger derricks may have had the fasteners on the rotation platform overtightened at the factory. Over time, these fasteners could break.
If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury to operators and people nearby.
Altec has notified owners. The rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Altec Crane | 2018 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2018 |