NHTSA Recall 16V835000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V835000; Date: Nov. 17, 2016
Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Altec Aerial Device; 1996 Altec Aerial Device; 1997 Altec Aerial Device; 1998 Altec Aerial Device; 1999 Altec Aerial Device
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,194
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 2017
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