Altec Industries, Inc. — Uncontrolled Boom Movement

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What’s wrong

Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.

The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.

What to do

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.

Who to contact: 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.

The product

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.

Details

Units affected: 141
Recall date: July 20, 2020
Brand: Altec Industries, Inc.

Model, lot or SKU numbers

The official notice

This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.

Their exact wording: “Altec Industries, Inc. — Uncontrolled Boom Movement”

Read it on NHTSA →

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