Vehicle recall 18V345000 · May 25, 2018
2017 Altec Aerial Device
The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
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 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
- Consequence
- If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 682.
- 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
- 18V345000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 682
- Owner notification
- July 18, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Structure
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 (2017): 2017
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