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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 1995-1998 aerial devices may have a boom lift hydraulic cylinder end gland that can fail. If it fails, the boom can move uncontrollably, which raises the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by Altec and asked to inspect the boom lift cylinders for an externally threaded head gland design. Depending on the inspection, the unit may be restricted to limited lower and/or upper boom movement until the cylinder is repaired or replaced. The repair is free of charge.
If you own or operate one of these devices, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall MAB 770. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 1995199619971998 |
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