Vehicle recall 20V034000 · January 22, 2020
2015-2019 Altec Crane
The boom lift cylinder hose may have been connected to a port that does not have an internal velocity fuse.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Altec AC26, AC28, AC30, and AC38 Crane Aerial Devices. The boom lift cylinder hose may have been connected to a port that does not have an internal velocity fuse. Failure of a boom lift cylinder hose that is not protected by a velocity fuse can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
- Consequence
- Uncontrolled movement of the boom lift increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and will inspect the hose to verify that it is connected properly, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 748.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V034000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 2020
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 748
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 96
- 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.
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