1996 Altec AN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AN years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Altec AN so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Altec AN recalls (2)
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Equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder:hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
Problem: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1996 AM and AN aerial devices. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The hydraulic cylinder head gland may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in it detaching from the barrel of the cylinder while under load, leaving the lower boom unsupported.
Risk: A loss of lower boom support during operation could cause the lower boom to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners should inspect the cylinder and confirm that the cylinder matches the part number and serial number list. If the unit has an affected cylinder, the owner should remove the unit from service or replace the cylinder. If an owner chooses to keep a recalled unit in service, Altec will offer a kit the owner can purchase, and install at their own expense. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3199.
Equipment
Problem: Altec is recalling certain model year 1994-1997 service vehicles built from september 1994 through march 1997, and equipped with aerial devices with boom lift cylinder part number 350-40094. The hydraulic cylinder as manufactured could fail when subject to frequent tensile loading.
Risk: Failure of the lower boom lift cylinder can cause death or serious injury.
Fix: Altec will replace the hydraulic cylinders free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Altec AN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 AN | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Altec AN?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Altec AN?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Altec AN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AN model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.