Vehicle recall 17V560000 · September 11, 2017
2011-2017 Altec Aerial Device
The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
- Consequence
- The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V560000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 2017
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 664
- Owner notification
- October 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 143
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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