Transport Canada Recall - 2020414 -
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
1995 | ALTEC | AO442, 1996 | ALTEC | AO442, 1997 | ALTEC | AO442
Issue
On certain aerial devices, the cap at the end of the hydraulic cylinder could fail. If this happens, the boom lift can drop suddenly.
Safety risk
A boom lift that drops suddenly could create a risk of injury to the operator and nearby people.
Corrective actions
Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and instruct you to inspect the boom lift cylinders for an externally threaded cylinder cap (head gland) and to confirm the part number. If your lift has one of these cylinders, you can continue use the boom lift with restricted articulation until the cylinder(s) are repaired or replaced.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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