NHTSARecalled Jul 20, 2020 · #20V420000
Uncontrolled Boom Movement
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1998 Altec A0442 aerial devices. The boom lift hydraulic cylinder end gland may fail causing uncontrolled boom movement. Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Uncontrolled Boom Movement
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
Altec will notify owners, and instruct them to inspect the boom lift cylinders for an externally threaded head gland design. The customer will be instructed whether the unit can be used with restricted lower and/or upper boom articulation until the cylinder(s) are repaired or replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 770.