1995-1996 Altec Am and Altec An recall: hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 21, 2024. It covers about 158 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 158
- reported
- Nov 21, 2024
- owners notified
- Jan 15, 2025
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 24V881000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Altec Am and Altec An hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder?
Yes. Recall 24V881000, reported on November 21, 2024, covers about 158 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V881000?
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.
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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