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NHTSA Recall 21V709000: Equipment

Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 2021 Altec Aerial Device.

29
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (September 30)
NHTSA campaign21V709000
Manufacturer campaignMAB 834
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedSeptember 13, 2021
Owner notificationSeptember 30, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V709000

Make and modelModel years
Altec Aerial Device2021

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.