Vehicle recall 17V709000 · November 13, 2017

1992-2000 Altec Aerial Cable Placer

The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.

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 1992-2000 Aerial Cable Placer AP45 vehicles. The boom tips on these vehicles may crack and fail.
Consequence: If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
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: 17V709000
Reported to NHTSA: November 13, 2017
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 655
Owner notification: December 7, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 375
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical

Recall 17V709000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec Aerial Cable Placer (1992-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

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