Altec recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Aerial Device 2004–2005
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V236000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 7, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 7, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 199
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2004 to Apr 30, 2005
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Apr 17, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Mar 13, 2026
- Altec recall: Exterior lighting Dec 18, 2025
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 19, 2025
- Altec recall: Electrical system Sep 5, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.