NHTSA Recall 17V709000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V709000; Date: Nov. 13, 2017
If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1993 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1994 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1995 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1996 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1997 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1998 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 1999 Altec Aerial Cable Placer; 2000 Altec Aerial Cable Placer
Component: Equipment:mechanical
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 375
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 1992-2000 aerial cable placer ap45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 2017
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