Defect Description For Recall
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) Is Recalling Certain 1995-1998 Altec A0442 Aerial Devices. The Boom Lift Hydraulic Cylinder End Gland May Fail Causing Uncontrolled Boom Movement.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AERIAL DEVICE
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
20V420000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Uncontrolled Movement Of The Boom Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Altec Will Notify Owners, And Instruct Them To Inspect The Boom Lift Cylinders For An Externally Threaded Head Gland Design. The Customer Will Be Instructed Whether The Unit Can Be Used With Restricted Lower And/Or Upper Boom Articulation Until The Cylinder(S) Are Repaired Or Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 14, 2020. Owners May Contact Altec Customer Service At 1-877-462-5832. Altec’S Number For This Recall Is Mab 770.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
141
Date Owners Notified
20200914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20200720
Make Campaign Number
MAB 770