Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V835000 Reported November 17, 2016

Cylinder end gland may fail and cause boom to move

Q: What is recall 16V835000?

NHTSA recall 16V835000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on November 17, 2016. It addresses: Cylinder end gland may fail and cause boom to move. The recall affects approximately 2,194 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 2,194 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V835000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,194

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 17, 2016

Completion Rate

19.37

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V835000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V835000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V835000?

NHTSA recall 16V835000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on November 17, 2016. It addresses: Cylinder end gland may fail and cause boom to move. The recall affects approximately 2,194 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 16V835000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.