Vehicle recall 18V435000 · June 27, 2018

2017 Altec Aerial Device

The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to 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 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
Consequence: If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
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: 18V435000
Reported to NHTSA: June 27, 2018
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 687
Owner notification: August 23, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 153
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 18V435000 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 Device (2017): 2017

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