Recall 10V610000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Dec 6, 2010

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

161vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Altec is recalling certain model year 1994-1997 service vehicles built from september 1994 through march 1997, and equipped with aerial devices with boom lift cylinder part number 350-40094. The hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading.

Possible consequence

Failure of the lower boom lift cylinder can cause death or serious injury.

Remedy

Altec will replace the hydraulic cylinders free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.