ALTEC — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-11-21

Altec AM and AN aerial devices: potential unspecified defect requiring inspection

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-21
Manufacturer	Altec Industries, Inc.
Models affected	AM, AN
Model year	1995-1996
Units affected	158
Defect	Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The hydraulic cylinder head gland may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in it detaching from the barrel of the cylinder while under load, leaving the lower boom unsupported._x000D_ A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	EQUIPMENT
Remedy	Owners should inspect the cylinder and confirm that the cylinder matches the part number and serial number list. If the unit has an affected cylinder, the owner should remove the unit from service or replace the cylinder. If an owner chooses to keep a recalled unit in service, Altec will offer a kit the owner can purchase, and install at their own expense. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3199.
Recall number	24V881000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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