ALTEC 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 1997
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE vehicles due to equipment issues. Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026