1996 Altec Aerial Device recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Altec Aerial Device, covering 2,335 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 20V420000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured May 1, 1995, to August 15, 1999 and equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The cylinder end gland could fail which could cause uncontrolled boom movement.
- Risk
- Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V835000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Altec Aerial Device recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Altec Aerial Device has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Altec Aerial Device have?
2, covering equipment.
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