NHTSA Recall 17V709000: Mechanical (equipment)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 375 vehicles. It affects 1992–2000 Altec Aerial Cable Placer.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V709000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 655 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL |
| Report received | November 13, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 7, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
Safety risk
If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom tip, replacing any that are of an old design or have cracks, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN655.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V709000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Aerial Cable Placer | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.