Altec recall MAB 748

Q: Is MAB 748 the same recall as 20V034000?

Yes. MAB 748 is Altec’s own number for it; 20V034000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Altec calls it MAB 748. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V034000 on Jan 22, 2020: equipment on the 2015–2019 Altec Crane, 96 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V034000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V034000	2015–2019 Altec Crane	Equipment	Jan 22, 2020	96	moderate

Problem Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Altec AC26, AC28, AC30, and AC38 Crane Aerial Devices. The boom lift cylinder hose may have been connected to a port that does not have an internal velocity fuse. Failure of a boom lift cylinder hose that is not protected by a velocity fuse can result in uncontrolled boom movement. Risk Uncontrolled movement of the boom lift increases the risk of injury. Fix Altec will notify owners and will inspect the hose to verify that it is connected properly, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 748.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V034000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. MAB 748 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. 20V034000 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 MAB 748 the same recall as 20V034000?

Yes. MAB 748 is Altec’s own number for it; 20V034000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does MAB 748 cover?

2015–2019 Altec Crane, 96 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 MAB 748 repair cost anything?

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