The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
The risk
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Aerial Device | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec Aerial Device | 2020 | 0 | 25 |
| Altec Aerial Device | 2021 | 0 | 22 |
| Altec Aerial Device | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
| Altec Aerial Device | 2023 | 1 | 13 |
| Altec Aerial Device | 2024 | 0 | 10 |
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| 24V912000 6 Dec 2024 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V902000 29 Nov 2024 | Kuntry Kustom RV, LLC |
| 24V893000 26 Nov 2024 | Volvo Bus Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024