ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 1997: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V420000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-07-20 | 2020-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1997-06-01 - 2009-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 770
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 141
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
