NHTSA Campaign 24V881000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER

Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported Nov 21, 2024 · 158 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The hydraulic cylinder head gland may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in it detaching from the barrel of the cylinder while under load, leaving the lower boom unsupported.

Consequence

A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners should inspect the cylinder and confirm that the cylinder matches the part number and serial number list. If the unit has an affected cylinder, the owner should remove the unit from service or replace the cylinder. If an owner chooses to keep a recalled unit in service, Altec will offer a kit the owner can purchase, and install at their own expense. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3199.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ALTEC AM 1995 158
ALTEC AM 1996 158
ALTEC AN 1995 158
ALTEC AN 1996 158

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V881000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.