NHTSA Recall 20V034000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 96 vehicles. It affects 2015–2019 Altec Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V034000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MAB 748 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 22, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V034000
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.