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.