1997 Altec Aerial Device | 1998 Altec Aerial Device | 1995 Altec Aerial Device | 1996 Altec Aerial Device — Equipment
Published July 21, 2020 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V420000, published July 21, 2020 and initiated July 20, 2020. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 1997 Altec Aerial Device | 1998 Altec Aerial Device | 1995 Altec Aerial Device | 1996 Altec Aerial Device — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AERIAL DEVICE
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 1998 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 1995 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 1996 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1997 Altec Aerial Device | 1998 Altec Aerial Device | 1995 Altec Aerial Device | 1996 Altec Aerial Device — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V420000 on July 21, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AERIAL DEVICE.