Altec Recall 24V881000: Equipment, Mechanical, Boom/crane/ladder, Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder

NHTSA recall 24V881000 · announced November 21, 2024 · filed by Altec Industries, Inc. · 158 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Altec Am
• 1996 Altec Am
• 1995 Altec An
• 1996 Altec An

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