1996 Altec Am recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Altec Am, covering 319 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The hydraulic cylinder head gland may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in it detaching from the barrel of the cylinder while under load, leaving the lower boom unsupported.
- Risk
- A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners should inspect the cylinder and confirm that the cylinder matches the part number and serial number list. 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 May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3199.
Recall number 24V881000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Altec is recalling certain model year 1994-1997 service vehicles built from september 1994 through march 1997, and equipped with aerial devices with boom lift cylinder part number 350-40094. The hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading.
- Risk
- Failure of the lower boom lift cylinder can cause death or serious injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the hydraulic cylinders free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.
Recall number 10V610000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Altec Am recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Altec Am 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 Am have?
2, covering equipment.
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