ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2023: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V362000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-19 2024-05-23 2024-05-23

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 3159

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1128

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.

Consequence

Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.

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.nhtsa.gov.