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1996 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

20V420000 Jul 20, 2020
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 charg... Read more
141 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.
16V835000 Nov 17, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured May 1, 1995, to August 15, 1999 and equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The cylinder end gland could fail which could cause uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence
Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom, and repair or replace the cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.
2,194 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
PA713 Oct 5, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product advisory posted on our web site to inform owners, user, & operators that the new ANSI A92.2-2021 standard has taken effect and they must review. The standard has changed some of the responsibilities of the parties who use or operat
PUN 2020B Apr 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product Update Notice 2020B reminded customers that they may be unable to store necessary equipment in the body of the cutaway van without exceeding the rear axle capacity. For customers who are not satisfied with the remaining capacity of
No comms 2021-12 Jan 3, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2021 for Altec Industries, Inc.

ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE across all model years (1995, 2026).

397 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 2 0 View
2025 7 0 View
2024 10 0 View
2023 13 1 View
2022 12 0 View
2021 22 0 View
2020 25 0 View
2019 29 0 View
2018 36 0 View
2017 38 0 View
2016 26 0 View
2015 20 0 View
2014 19 0 View
2013 16 0 View
2012 16 0 View
2011 12 0 View
2010 9 0 View
2009 10 0 View
2008 9 0 View
2007 8 0 View
2006 8 0 View
2005 9 0 View
2004 8 0 View
2003 5 0 View
2002 4 0 View
2001 4 0 View
2000 4 0 View
1999 4 0 View
1998 4 0 View
1997 4 0 View
1996 (current) 2 0
1995 2 0 View

Other ALTEC Models

Model Recalls Complaints
4300 0 0 View
470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 0 0 View
4700 0 0 View
4900 0 0 View
7300 0 0 View
7400 0 0 View
A-CLASS 0 0 View
AA 0 0 View