Vehicle recall 11V284000 · May 16, 2011
2007-2009 Altec AT40M/P
These units have fiberglass arm links that, over time, may develop reduced electrical isolation performance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec is recalling certain AT40M/p aerial devices manufactured from June 2007 through October 2009. These units have fiberglass arm links that, over time, may develop reduced electrical isolation performance. As such, the links may begin to conduct current.
- Consequence
- If the arm link conducts current, should the arm link contact an electrical wire, the operator may be shocked or electrocuted and death or serious injury may result.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the link free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no.csn 544.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V284000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2011
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 544
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 103
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AT40M/P (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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