Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 23, 2024
Altec 2020-2024 Aerial Devices: Uncontrolled Boom Movement Risk
Altec recalls certain 2020-2024 aerial devices due to hydraulic oil leaks causing uncontrolled boom movement. Owners must contact Altec by July 22, 2024 for free repairs.
“Altec 2020-2024 Aerial Devices: Uncontrolled Boom Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81220-altec-2020-2024-aerial-devices-uncontrolled-boom-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V362000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V362000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 23, 2024, that Altec Industries is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices due to the risk of uncontrolled boom movement. Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for a free remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Altec LR7 aerial device, 2020-2024
Altec LR8 aerial device, 2020-2024
What to do
Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, the hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement. This condition increases the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Altec Industries has issued 33 other recalls since March 30, 2020. Recent Altec recalls include a step separation hazard for AM Series devices on Oct. 2, 2026, and an electrical risk of crash for 2021-2025 Digger Derrick models on Sept. 24, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Lucid Air power train recall (March 26, 2026), the Chrysler RAM 5500 air bag recall (Dec. 18, 2025), and the GMC Hummer EV Pickup air bag recall (Nov. 6, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020-2024 Altec LR7 or LR8 aerial devices. The recall covers equipment sold between 2020 and 2024.
Brand
Altec
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Altec
Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a repair or replacement.
July 22, 2024
Get Repair Kit
Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and feeder tube at no cost if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 24V362000 — Altec 2020-2024 Aerial Devices: Uncontrolled Boom Movement Risk
Hello,
I own a Altec 2020-2024 Aerial Devices: Uncontrolled Boom Movement Risk that is covered by recall 24V362000 from Altec.
The official recall notice states: Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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