Altec Aerial Cable Placer: Equipment — mechanical

Affects Altec Aerial Cable Placer · 1992–2000 — about 375 vehicles.

The hazard

If the boom tip fails, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom tip, replacing any that are of an old design or have cracks, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN655.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational