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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The hydraulic cylinder head gland on certain aerial devices may have been improperly manufactured. Under load, the gland can detach from the cylinder barrel, leaving the lower boom unsupported.
If the lower boom loses support during operation, it could fall and increase the risk of injury. Owners should inspect the cylinder and check whether it matches the part number and serial number list in the recall notice. If the unit has an affected cylinder, remove it from service or have the cylinder replaced. If you choose to keep an affected unit in service, Altec will offer a kit you can purchase and install at your own expense.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2025. For questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3199. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec AM | 19951996 |
|---|---|
| Altec AN | 19951996 |