The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V362000·Announced 2025-11-05

Altec Aerial Devices Recalled for Hydraulic Leak and Uncontrolled Boom Risk

Altec Industries is recalling certain 2020-2024 LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. A hydraulic cylinder feeder tube may leak oil, causing uncontrolled boom movement and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

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: This recall involves a structural mechanical defect of equipment that creates a direct risk of serious injury through uncontrolled boom movement. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing it within the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices due to a potential hydraulic system failure. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.

Approximately 1,128 units are affected by this recall. The recall applies to aerial devices manufactured from 2020 through 2024.

Affected owners should stop using the equipment and contact Altec Industries for repair. Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and feeder tube if necessary, at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (refer to recall CSN-3142) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Lift Equipment
Hazard
  • hydraulic-leak
  • uncontrolled-boom-movement
  • equipment-failure
Affected units
1,128

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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