ALTEC 2005 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2005 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2005
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2005 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE vehicles due to equipment:mechanical issues. Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026