Vehicle recall 18V552000 · August 22, 2018
2008-2018 Altec Aerial Device
The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
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 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
- 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
- 18V552000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 22, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 689
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 530
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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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