1995 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE RECALL - #20V420000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE |
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| Manufacturer |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2020 |
| # Affected |
141 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
1995 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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