Vehicle recall 10V610000 · December 6, 2010
Altec AN543, AN546 and 11 more models
The hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no. Mab 540.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V610000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2010
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 540
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 161
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AA500 (1996): 1996
- Altec AM (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Altec AM450 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Altec AM600 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Altec AM600-E76 (1996): 1996
- Altec AM755 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Altec AM800 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Altec AM900 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Altec AN (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Altec AN543 (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Altec AN546 (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Altec AN650 (1994, 1997): 1997, 1994
- Altec AN755 (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.