2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-11-17
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.
Consequence
Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2020-07-21
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.
Consequence
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.