Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V420000 Reported July 20, 2020

Uncontrolled boom movement

Q: What is recall 20V420000?

NHTSA recall 20V420000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on July 20, 2020. It addresses: Uncontrolled boom movement. The recall affects approximately 141 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 · 141 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V420000

Manufacturer Campaign

MAB 770

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

141

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 20, 2020

Completion Rate

9.22

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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 began september 14, 2020. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is mab 770.

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 20V420000 or campaign MAB 770.
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 20V420000

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

What is recall 20V420000?

NHTSA recall 20V420000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on July 20, 2020. It addresses: Uncontrolled boom movement. The recall affects approximately 141 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 20V420000 or the manufacturer campaign number MAB 770. 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.