Vehicle recall 21V709000 · September 13, 2021
2021 Altec Aerial Device
The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable 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 2021 AM50, 55, and 60E aerial devices. The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable boom movement.
- Consequence
- Uncontrollable boom movement increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 834.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V709000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2021
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 834
- Owner notification
- September 30, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29
- 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 Aerial Device (2021): 2021
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