How many recalls does the 1996 Altec Aerial Device have?

The 1996 Altec Aerial Device has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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1996 Altec Aerial Device Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Altec Aerial Device has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,335 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 20V420000 2020-07-20 141 affected

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.

Consequence

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…

EQUIPMENT 16V835000 2016-11-17 2,194 affected

Defect

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured May 1, 1995, to August 15, 1999 and equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The cylinder end gland could fail which could cause uncontrolled boom movement.

Consequence

Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom, and repair or replace the cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Altec Aerial Device as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.