CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AM50, 55, and 60E aerial devices. The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable boom movement.
- Risk
- Uncontrollable boom movement increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 834.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain aerial devices with cylinder rod threads that may not have been machined properly. If the threads are defective, the boom may move in ways the operator cannot control, which increases the risk of injury.
The manufacturer will replace the affected cylinder free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. If you own or operate one of these devices, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number MAB 834.
Also check your equipment's serial number or VIN for any open recalls, and stop using the device for work or other operations until you have confirmed whether the recall applies to it.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2021 |
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