2020–2021 Altec Aerial Device Recall: Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal…
NHTSA campaign 21V464000 · Equipment · filed Jun 18, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.
The risk
Overloaded bolts can fail, causing the pedestal to separate and increasing the risk of injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Altec will issue remedy instructions to owners, to inspect the bolts, and replace any grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 825.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V464000 (manufacturer number CSN 825). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.