The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V127000·Announced 2012-03-26

Altec AA755 Aerial Work Platforms Recalled for Boom Cracking Risk

Altec is recalling 1993-2004 AA755 and AA755L vehicles because boom overloading could cause cracks and structural failure, posing injury risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (boom cracking) that could lead to failure and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 1993-2004 AA755 and AA755L vehicles. The recall involves 1,222 units where continuous overloading or side loading of the booms could cause the lower boom to crack near the lower boom pivot.

The defect presents a safety hazard because continued use could cause the boom to fail, increasing the risk of injury to people or property located below the vehicle. This is a structural defect affecting the mechanical integrity of the aerial work platform.

Owners will be notified by Altec, which will provide an AA boom stiffener kit to correct the issue. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AA755
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
1,222

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AA755

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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