1995-1999 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on November 17, 2016. It covers about 2,194 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,194
- reported
- Nov 17, 2016
- owners notified
- Jan 13, 2017
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V835000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1999 Altec Aerial Device equipment?
Yes. Recall 16V835000, reported on November 17, 2016, covers about 2,194 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V835000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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