1996 ALTEC AA500 Recall

Campaign:

10V610000 on 12/07/2010

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

08/31/2004 - 03/29/1997

Affected:

161

Defect:

Altec is recalling certain model year 1994-1997 service vehicles built from september 1994 through march 1997, and equipped with aerial devices with boom lift cylinder part number 350-40094. the hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading.

Consequence:

Failure of the lower boom lift cylinder can cause death or serious injury.

Correction:

Altec will replace the hydraulic cylinders free of charge. the safety recall began on december 15, 2010. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes:

Altec safety recall no. mab 540.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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