1995 Altec Am | 1995 Altec An | 1996 Altec An | 1996 Altec Am — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
Published November 22, 2024 · Recall initiated: November 21, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V881000, published November 22, 2024 and initiated November 21, 2024. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 1995 Altec Am | 1995 Altec An | 1996 Altec An | 1996 Altec Am — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder.
What's the hazard
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.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AM
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 1995 ALTEC AM | 1995 ALTEC AN | 1996 ALTEC AN | 1996 ALTEC AM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1995 Altec Am | 1995 Altec An | 1996 Altec An | 1996 Altec Am — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V881000 on November 22, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AM.