Vehicle recall 18V617000 · September 12, 2018
Altec Aerial Device, Crane and 1 more model
The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
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 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
- Consequence
- If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.
- 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
- 18V617000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 692
- Owner notification
- September 21, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- 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.
- Altec Aerial Device (2018): 2018
- Altec Crane (2018): 2018
- Altec Digger Derrick (2018): 2018
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.