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Safety Recall: 18V617000

18V617000 Reported: 9/12/2018 Component: STRUCTURE

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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.

Safety Risk

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.

Additional 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.

Affected Vehicles