NHTSA Recall 20V420000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 141 vehicles. It affects 1995–1998 Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V420000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MAB 770 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 20, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V420000
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.