Recall 18V757 covers 46 2018 Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles for high-strength pedestal fastener failure. Repair is free at Altec dealers.
Altec is recalling 46 2018 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick units because high strength fasteners that secure the pedestal to the turn table can fail. If that happens, the pedestal can separate from the turn table and increase injury risk; the Altec dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2018 Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick units in this recall, high strength fasteners secure the pedestal to the turntable. The pedestal is the fixed support for the upper equipment, and the turntable is the rotating section that lets the boom or derrick swing into position. Those bolts keep the rotating assembly tight to its base while the unit is loaded and moving.
The affected fasteners came from a lot identified by a specific head marking. Altec found broken fasteners with the 5172 head stamp, and testing pointed to internal hydrogen embrittlement. That means the metal became brittle from hydrogen trapped inside it, so a fastener can crack or lose its head instead of holding clamp force.
Owners and fleet technicians should look for loose, broken, or cracked fasteners during the required periodic inspections. The head marking is the visible difference on affected fasteners, so inspection needs to focus on the pedestal outer race and the turntable fasteners.
Who's affected?
Both model lines list the same July 1, 2018 through October 15, 2018 manufacturing window and the same structural component category.
| 2018 Altec Aerial Device | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2018 Altec Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 46 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Failed fasteners can let the pedestal separate from the turn table, increasing injury risk. Periodic inspections are meant to find loose, broken, or cracked fasteners before separation, so take any inspection finding seriously and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Altec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Altec Aerial Device or Digger Derrick is included in this recall.
- Wait for Altec's owner notice before scheduling service if Altec has not contacted you yet.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to confirm the free pedestal fastener inspection and replacement that addresses the pedestal separation risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 18V757 when you call.
- Avoid using the equipment until Altec confirms the fasteners have been inspected and replaced where needed.
What happens at the repair
Once Altec opens the dealer repair, an Altec technician will inspect the high strength fasteners that secure the pedestal to the turn table and replace any failed or suspect fasteners. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Altec has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related fastener repair before the recall notice, contact Altec customer service or the service desk and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 26, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| October 26, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 26, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 26, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V757?
Recall 18V757 covers 46 2018 Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick units with high-strength fasteners that secure the pedestal to the turn table. If the fasteners fail, the pedestal can separate from the turn table and increase injury risk.
What should I do if my 2018 Altec Aerial Device or Digger Derrick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific unit is included in recall 18V757. If it is, contact an Altec dealer or Altec customer service and ask for the fastener inspection under recall MAB 701. Dealers inspect the fasteners and replace them when needed for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Altec dealers inspect the pedestal fasteners and replace them when needed free of charge under recall 18V757.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is pedestal separation from the turn table if the fasteners fail. That structural failure increases the risk of injury to people near or using the equipment. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free Altec inspection and fastener replacement when needed.
When did Altec notify owners about this recall?
Altec notified owners, and the recall began October 26, 2018. If you own a 2018 Altec Aerial Device or Digger Derrick and never received a notice, check your VIN and reference recall 18V757 or Altec recall MAB 701 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V757000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V757 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V757000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →