Vehicle recall 20V420000 · July 20, 2020

1995-1998 Altec Aerial Device

The boom lift hydraulic cylinder end gland may fail causing uncontrolled boom movement.

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 1995-1998 Altec A0442 aerial devices. The boom lift hydraulic cylinder end gland may fail causing uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence: Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
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: 20V420000
Reported to NHTSA: July 20, 2020
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: MAB 770
Owner notification: September 14, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected: 141
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 20V420000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec Aerial Device (1995-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

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