Altec AM (Altec) – Aerial Device Component (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
1995 ALTEC AM
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 1995
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 1995 ALTEC AM vehicles due to equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder:hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder issues. A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 were mailed May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3199.
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