Altec Recalls 1995-1999 Aerial Device Trucks Due to Boom Cylinder Defect
Altec is recalling 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks because a boom lift cylinder defect could cause uncontrolled movement, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that could cause uncontrolled movement and injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured between May 1, 1995, and August 15, 1999. These vehicles are equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The recall affects 2,194 units.
The defect involves the cylinder end gland, which could fail. This failure may result in uncontrolled boom movement, which increases the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom and repair or replace the cylinder free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Device Trucks
- Affected units
- 2,194
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)
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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