Recall 16V835000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20161117
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
1995 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
1996 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
1998 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
1999 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.