Altec Recall 16V835000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 16V835000 · announced November 17, 2016 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 2,194 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Altec Aerial Device
• 1996 Altec Aerial Device
• 1997 Altec Aerial Device
• 1998 Altec Aerial Device
• 1999 Altec Aerial Device

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.