ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1994 THROUGH MARCH
— Recall Campaign #10V610000
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1994 THROUGH MARCH 1997, AND EQUIPPED WITH AERIAL DEVICES WITH BOOM LIFT CYLINDER PART NUMBER 350-40094. THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AS MANUFACTURED COULD FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO FREQUENT TENSILE LOADING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 161 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V610000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | December 06, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V610000 |
| Units affected: | 161 |
- Description:
- ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1994 THROUGH MARCH 1997, AND EQUIPPED WITH AERIAL DEVICES WITH BOOM LIFT CYLINDER PART NUMBER 350-40094. THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AS MANUFACTURED COULD FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO FREQUENT TENSILE LOADING.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF THE LOWER BOOM LIFT CYLINDER CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- ALTEC WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes:
- ALTEC SAFETY RECALL NO. MAB 540.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .