ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 1999: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V835000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 1999
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-13 2016-11-17 2016-11-17

Production Dates: 1995-05-01 - 1999-08-15

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2194

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

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.