Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V710000 Reported October 5, 2016

Improperly sized fiberglass boom tip cover

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 219 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V710000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
219
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 5, 2016
Completion Rate
58.90

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc (altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 a65, a70, a75, a72-t, a77-t, and a82-t aerial devices manufactured april 15, 2014, to october 15, 2015. the affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.

Safety Consequence

The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V710000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V710000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V710000?

NHTSA recall 16V710000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on October 5, 2016. It addresses: Improperly sized fiberglass boom tip cover. The recall affects approximately 219 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V710000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.