DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2010-12-08DescriptionAltec 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.
ConsequenceFailure of the lower boom lift cylinder can cause death or serious injury.
Corrective ActionAltec 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.
NotesAltec 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 .