Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #24V881000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V881000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 1995-1996 am and an aerial devices Includes 158 affected units, Lower Boom May Fail, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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1995-1996 am and an aerial devices

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 january 18, 2025. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn-3199.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V881000
Report Received Date: 2024-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Lower boom may fail
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 158

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN-3199
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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 january 18, 2025. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn-3199.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 24V881000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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