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1995-1998 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on July 20, 2020. It covers about 141 vehicles.

vehicles affected
141
reported
Jul 20, 2020
owners notified
Sep 14, 2020

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V420000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Altec Aerial Device equipment?

Yes. Recall 20V420000, reported on July 20, 2020, covers about 141 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V420000?

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.

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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