Altec recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Aerial Device 2018
- Altec Crane 2018
- Altec Digger Derrick 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V617000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 21, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 39
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 25, 2018 to Sep 4, 2018
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 2, 2026
- Altec recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Aug 21, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Jun 26, 2026
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.