Altec Aerial Device (2004-2005): Structure
Recall 17V236000 · Apr 7, 2017 · Altec Industries Inc.
199
vehicles affected
199
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V236000
- Date
- Apr 7, 2017
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 199
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2004-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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 can happen
If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2004-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V236000?
1 model: Altec Aerial Device (2004-2005), about 199 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V236000?
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.
What can happen?
If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.