EquipmentRecall 16V-835 · 1995–1999 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 16V-835 covers 2,194 1995–1999 Altec Aerial Device for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 19% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V835000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
19%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.