NHTSA Recall 10V610000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V610000; Date: Dec. 6, 2010
Failure of the lower boom lift cylinder can cause death or serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Altec AA500; 1995 Altec AM450; 1996 Altec AM450; 1995 Altec AM550; 1996 Altec AM550; 1995 Altec AM600; 1996 Altec AM600; 1996 Altec Am600-e76; 1995 Altec AM755; 1996 Altec AM755; 1996 Altec AM800; 1997 Altec AM800; 1996 Altec AM900; 1997 Altec AM900; 1994 Altec AN543; 1995 Altec AN543; 1996 Altec AN543; 1997 Altec AN543; 1994 Altec AN546; 1995 Altec AN546; 1996 Altec AN546; 1997 Altec AN546; 1994 Altec AN650; 1995 Altec AN650; 1996 Altec AN650; 1997 Altec AN650; 1994 Altec AN755; 1995 Altec AN755; 1996 Altec AN755; 1997 Altec AN755
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 161
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 2010
Also see: