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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc.(Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AA55, 2023 AM55, AN46, and AN55 vehicles. A check valve that retains oil in the boom hoses may not have been installed, allowing a vacuum to form and reducing the upper boomâs insulation.
- Risk
- Reduced insulation can conduct electricity to the operator or others touching the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury and death.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions to owners on how to inspect their vehicles for the check valve. Altec service will install the check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3272.
What this recall means for you
A check valve meant to hold oil in the boom hoses may be missing on certain utility work trucks. Without it, a vacuum can form and reduce the upper boom's insulation, so the boom may conduct electricity.
The danger is electrical shock. An operator or anyone touching the vehicle could be injured or killed if the boom contacts a live power line. Owners should stop using the affected boom equipment if they suspect a problem and contact the manufacturer promptly.
Altec will send instructions on how to inspect the vehicle for the check valve and will install it where needed at no cost. Owners who received a notification letter dated February 10, 2026 can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls as well.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec AA55 | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Altec AM55 | 2023 |
| Altec AN46 | 2023 |
| Altec AN55 | 2023 |