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NHTSA Recall 12V127000: Mechanical (equipment)

ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,222 vehicles. It affects 1993–2004 Altec AA755.

1,222
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (April 20)
NHTSA campaign12V127000
Manufacturer campaign559
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL
Report receivedMarch 26, 2012
Owner notificationApril 20, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Altec is recalling certain model year 1993-2004 aa755 and aa755l vehicles. Continuous overloading or side loading of the booms could cause the lower boom to crack near the lower boom pivot.

Safety risk

Continued use could cause the boom to fail, increasing the risk of injury to people or property below.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and provide aa boom stiffener kit. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes

Altec’s recall campaign number is csn 559.customers may 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V127000

Make and modelModel years
Altec AA7551993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.