Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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 could happen
A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Am 1995–1996
- Altec An 1995–1996
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V881000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 21, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jan 15, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 158
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder › Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN-3199
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Equipment Dec 6, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.