NHTSA Recall 18V138000: Mechanical (equipment)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 676 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL |
| Report received | February 27, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
Safety risk
Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
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 18V138000
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.