Cylinder base end lug may crack
Defect Summary
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 aerial devices, models l36a, lrv, and lr7, manufactured june 1, 2011, to september 30, 2014, and built with texas hydraulics upper boom drive cylinders. In the affected aerial devices, the cylinder base end lug casting may develop cracks.
Safety Consequence
If the cylinder lug castings crack, they may fail, resulting in unintended movement of the boom, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cylinders for specific casting suspect lots. if both upper boom drive cylinders are not of the suspect lots, no further action is required. if a cylinder is found to be of one of the suspect lots, it will be inspected for visible cracks. If cracks are found the unit should be removed from service immediately and the cylinder will be replaced. if no cracks are found, the unit will be scheduled for magnetic particle inspection of the cylinder lug within 60 days. all of these actions will be performed free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2015. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is csn 611.
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FAQ: Recall 15V096000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V096000?
NHTSA recall 15V096000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on February 19, 2015. It addresses: Cylinder base end lug may crack. The recall affects approximately 3,889 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V096000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 611. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.