Vehicle recall 18V138000 · February 27, 2018
2004-2005 Altec Aerial Device
The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time 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 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
- Consequence
- Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
- 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
- 18V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 676
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 59
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical
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 Device (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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