Altec Aerial Device: Equipment — mechanical

Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2004–2005 — about 59 vehicles.

The hazard

Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.

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