1996 Altec AN543 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 8, 2010 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other AN543 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Altec AN543 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1996 Altec AN543 recalls (1)

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EquipmentDec 6, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V610000 · 161 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Altec AN543?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Altec AN543?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Altec AN543 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AN543 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.