The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V881000·Announced 2024-11-21

Altec Recalls 1995-1996 Aerial Devices Due to Hydraulic Cylinder Defect

Altec Industries is recalling 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices because a hydraulic cylinder head gland may detach, causing the lower boom to fall.

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 defect in a vehicle component that could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices. The recall involves a defect where the hydraulic cylinder head gland may have been improperly manufactured. This defect can result in the gland detaching from the barrel of the cylinder while under load, leaving the lower boom unsupported.

A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners should inspect the cylinder and confirm that it matches the part number and serial number list provided in the recall report. 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 on May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AM, AN
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
158

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 (2)

  • AM
  • AN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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