Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

18V435000

ManufacturerAltec Industries Inc.Reported2018-06-27Affected153 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Altec