There have been 2 safety recalls for the Altec AC18. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Altec AC18.
The inadequate mounting brackets may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Altec AC18, 2011 Altec AC18, 2012 Altec AC18, 2010 Altec AC23, 2011 Altec AC23, 2012 Altec AC23, 2010 Altec AC38, 2011 Altec AC38, 2012 Altec AC38 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
| Recall Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 ac18, ac23, and ac38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on kenworth chassis between November 2010 and October 2012. The brackets that attach the outrigger to the front bumper of the chassis may be inadequate to support the full capacity of ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bracket was installed incorrectly, the components could be dislodged when the boom is raised towards the maximum elevation and could cause the atb switch, cover, and weight to fall, increasing the risk of injury to people or property below.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Altec AC18, 2011 Altec AC23, 2008 Altec AC38, 2009 Altec AC38, 2010 Altec AC38, 2011 Altec AC38 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL |
| Recall Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ac38 and model year 2011 ac18 and ac23 utility vehicles, equipped with an anti-two block (atb) switch tree guard option. The atb tree guard switch bracket may have been installed incorrectly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 4, 2013 | Structure:body:bumpers | 17 |
| Feb. 3, 2012 | Equipment:mechanical | 18 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2012 Altec AC18 | 1 |
| 2011 Altec AC18 | 2 |
| 2010 Altec AC18 | 1 |