1996 Altec AM recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1996 Altec AM. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Nov 21, 2024Crash risk1995–1996 Altec AM, 1995–1996 Altec AN — Equipment
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The hydraulic cylinder head gland may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in it detaching from the barrel of the cylinder while under load, leaving the lower boom unsupported.
24V881000 · 158 units · Altec Industries, Inc.
- Dec 6, 2010Crash risk1996 Altec AA500, 1995–1996 Altec AM, 1995–1996 Altec AM450 and 10 other models — Equipment
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.
10V610000 · 161 units · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.