NHTSA Campaign 16V835000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported Nov 17, 2016 · 2,194 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 1995 | 2,194 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 1996 | 2,194 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 1997 | 2,194 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 1998 | 2,194 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 1999 | 2,194 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V835000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.