Altec recall CSN 674

Q: Is CSN 674 the same recall as 18V006000?

Yes. CSN 674 is Altec’s own number for it; 18V006000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Altec calls it CSN 674. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V006000 on Jan 4, 2018: equipment on the 2010–2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane and 1 other Altec model, 4 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V006000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V006000	2010–2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane and 1 other Altec model	Equipment	Jan 4, 2018	4	moderate

Problem Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes. The inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years. Risk If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 674.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V006000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. CSN 674 is the number Altec assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V006000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is CSN 674 the same recall as 18V006000?

Yes. CSN 674 is Altec’s own number for it; 18V006000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does CSN 674 cover?

2010–2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane and 1 other Altec model, 4 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the CSN 674 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.