Recall
Altec Aerial Device — 20V420000
NHTSA ID
20V420000
Make
Altec
Model
Aerial Device
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
2020-07-20
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
141
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MAB 770
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.