Altec · United States · Mod
Altec Aerial Device: Equipment
Affects Altec Aerial Device · 1995–1998 — about 141 vehicles.
The hazard
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational