2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
38 recalls, 0 complaints - 67 TSBs
25V562000 Aug 29, 2025
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners ma... Read more
24V015000 Jan 11, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.
23V216000 Mar 30, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
Consequence
A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.
22V613000 Aug 10, 2022
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
Consequence
A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.
22V577000 Aug 4, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT237, AT37G, AT40G, AT41M, and CB5-132D-S aerial devices. A wire to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge, which can expose the wire to metal and result in a blown ignition circuit fuse.
Consequence
A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will install a relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3015.
22V146000 Mar 11, 2022
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 SK185-MP, and SKC landscaping spray vans. The vehicles are not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.
Consequence
Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will install a carbon monoxide detector and safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 864.
22V147000 Mar 11, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after they were removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
Consequence
Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is C... Read more
22V058000 Feb 3, 2022
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 LS60 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
Consequence
Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 846.
21V998000 Dec 20, 2021
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 AN67-E100, AA67-E100, AN67, AA67, and AN55-E88 aerial devices. The hydraulic plumbing to the lift cylinders of the lower and upper booms could be connected incorrectly, allowing the boom to overextend.
Consequence
The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling jib, causing the aerial device to tip over and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and correct the plumbing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 842.
21V722000 Sep 16, 2021
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
Consequence
Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
21V409000 Jun 1, 2021
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
Consequence
Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.... Read more
21V239000 Apr 5, 2021
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37/41/48M, AT41P, AT48S, L37M, L42A, and TA40 aerial device vehicles. The rotation bearing fasteners may experience stress corrosion cracking.
Consequence
Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 807.
21V012000 Jan 15, 2021
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
Consequence
The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
20V502000 Aug 25, 2020
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boo... Read more
Consequence
The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
20V401000 Jul 10, 2020
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 AT200A, AT235, AT37-G, AT40-G, AT41/48M Aerial Devices mounted on a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550 chassis equipped with a gas engine and Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket.
Consequence
Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 202... Read more
20V301000 May 26, 2020
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
Consequence
If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec... Read more
19V602000 Aug 15, 2019
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
Consequence
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.
19V573000 Aug 5, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
Consequence
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-46... Read more
19V483000 Jun 21, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection val... Read more
Consequence
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.
19V455000 Jun 17, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 LR7, TA50/55/60 and L42/45 Aerial Devices. Multiple fasteners used to secure the rotation bearing may break, possibly resulting in the pedestal separating from the turntable.
Consequence
If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 722.
19V409000 Jun 4, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
Consequence
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.
19V303000 Apr 15, 2019
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.
Consequence
If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
Remedy
Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.
18V873000 Dec 7, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these v... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.
18V847000 Nov 28, 2018
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. Some of the fasteners that secure the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or may be loose which can cause a loss of stability or separation of the pedestal.
Consequence
A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 706.
18V792000 Nov 9, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.
Consequence
Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN ... Read more
18V728000 Oct 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
Consequence
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.
18V706000 Oct 9, 2018
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
Consequence
If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec'... Read more
18V693000 Oct 4, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. The hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.
Consequence
The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall i... Read more
18V553000 Aug 22, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
18V552000 Aug 22, 2018
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
Consequence
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
18V434000 Jun 27, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
18V435000 Jun 27, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
Consequence
If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
18V379000 Jun 7, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Consequence
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this r... Read more
18V348000 May 29, 2018
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Altec LS63 and LS87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the Class 3 receiver tube. This towing combination was shipped without a placard that provides the maximum allowable towing limit, possibly resulting in the recei... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and provide them with a placard that states the limit of the receiver tube assembly as 600lbs vertical load, and 6,000lbs towing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for t... Read more
18V345000 May 25, 2018
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
Consequence
If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for th... Read more
18V110000 Feb 14, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
Consequence
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
18V035000 Jan 11, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 675.
17V560000 Sep 11, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Consequence
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
67 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 23 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
CSR 3094
Jul 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment
CSR 3094
Jul 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment
SIL 3082
Jul 5, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that Section 8 of the Maintenance Manual for certain Altec LS60 aerial devices built from November 2017 to January 2023 contains an incorrect torque value of 325 foot-pounds for the rotation gearbox mounting cap screws. Al
SIL 3068
Jun 28, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from January 2010 to January 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space causing a potential pinc
SIL-3052
Apr 28, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the hydraulic ball valve on the hydraulic reservoir return line of certain L42/45 M/P units built from February 2002 to November 2019 might not get returned to the open position after being turned to the closed positi
SIL 3033
Jan 19, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that on certain AT37-G aerial devices built from November 2007 to April 2018, the rear torsion bar swing arm can interfere with the long runner channels under the body as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. The int
SIL 3033
Jan 19, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Altec has learned that on certain AT37-G aerial devices built from November 2007 to April 2018, the rear torsion bar swing arm can interfere with the long runner channels under the body as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. The int
SIL 3035
Dec 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Owners of certain AT series and TA40/45 series aerial devices built on Dodge Ram 4500/5500 chassis from 2016 to 2022 received Altec Product Notice CSN 855 in May of 2022 calling for the inspection of fuel line securement. We have identified
SIL 3035
Dec 30, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Owners of certain AT series and TA40/45 series aerial devices built on Dodge Ram 4500/5500 chassis from 2016 to 2022 received Altec Product Notice CSN 855 in May of 2022 calling for the inspection of fuel line securement. We have identified
CSR-525
Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an Altec aerial device or equipment. Ford has
CSR-525
Nov 18, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an Altec aerial device or equipment. Ford has
SIL-859
Nov 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that on AH75/85/100, AH75A/85A/100A, and HL125 aerial devices built from November 2003 to January 2021, there is potential for the jib rotational positioning pin to disengage when the platform is tilted down 90 degrees or
PA713
Oct 5, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product advisory posted on our web site to inform owners, user, & operators that the new ANSI A92.2-2021 standard has taken effect and they must review. The standard has changed some of the responsibilities of the parties who use or operat
SIL 850
May 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The body compartment wiring on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built from 2014 to 2021 contains an in-line fuse located close to the lighting in the compartment, while other units are fused upstream, close
SIL 852
Apr 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on AA755L and A-series aerial devices and DLB, DMB, and D2/3/4000B series digger derricks could have the potential to produce a very small amount of flow into the low
CSR 531
Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
CSR 532
Mar 18, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
CSR 532
Mar 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
CSR 532
Mar 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
CSR 531
Mar 18, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
CSR 531
Mar 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
CSR 531
Mar 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped
SIL 844
Feb 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that there could be loose, missing, or incorrectly installed mounting fasteners on the electric power take-off (ePTO) on certain aerial devices built from 2015 to 2020 and equipped with a JEMS 18E20 hybrid system. This can
SIL 839
Nov 30, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some customers have reported the loss of functionality of the Altec unit or the EZ Trac system on certain 2016-2021 Ford F750 chassis with EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive installed. The investigation has shown that improper wiring could h
SIL 839
Nov 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers have reported the loss of functionality of the Altec unit or the EZ Trac system on certain 2016-2021 Ford F750 chassis with EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive installed. The investigation has shown that improper wiring could h
SIL 839
Nov 30, 2021
200000 WHEELS
Some customers have reported the loss of functionality of the Altec unit or the EZ Trac system on certain 2016-2021 Ford F750 chassis with EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive installed. The investigation has shown that improper wiring could h
SIL 839
Nov 30, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some customers have reported the loss of functionality of the Altec unit or the EZ Trac system on certain 2016-2021 Ford F750 chassis with EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive installed. The investigation has shown that improper wiring could h
SIL 830
Nov 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers have reported hose carrier failure and/or cover damage occurring during the operation of LS60 aerial devices built from January 2017 to May 2020. Altec has developed an improved design of the hose carrier tray and cover syste
PUN 2021D
Nov 3, 2021
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Altec has learned that the labeling describing the proper jump starting procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) 2, 4, 6, or 12 built by Altec from 2015 to 2021 has sometimes been overlooked. Fa
PUN 2021D
Nov 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the labeling describing the proper jump starting procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) 2, 4, 6, or 12 built by Altec from 2015 to 2021 has sometimes been overlooked. Fa
PUN 2021D
Nov 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec has learned that the labeling describing the proper jump starting procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) 2, 4, 6, or 12 built by Altec from 2015 to 2021 has sometimes been overlooked. Fa
CSR 525
Oct 15, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Altec is notifying our customers with certain aerial devices that Ford has issued a customer satisfaction campaign for certain 2017 through 2020 model year F550 vehicles equipped with a Payload Plus Upgrade Package. Every affected unit is e
CSR 521
Aug 31, 2021
200000 WHEELS
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) US has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2012 through 2020 model year (D2) Ram 3500 pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 cab chassis, and (DP) Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles.
SIL 822
Aug 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that certain AT237 and AT248F aerial devices built from April 2017 through March 2020 might have insufficient slack in the hydraulic hoses at the riser between the lower and upper booms, which could lead to hoses rubbing o
SIL 819
Aug 13, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2017-2020 Ford F350/F450/F550 chassis with Timbren springs installed near the chassis front coil springs can loosen over time and could eventually become disconnected. Altec requires the Timbren springs to be inspected no later tha
SIL 819
Aug 13, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Certain 2017-2020 Ford F350/F450/F550 chassis with Timbren springs installed near the chassis front coil springs can loosen over time and could eventually become disconnected. Altec requires the Timbren springs to be inspected no later tha
SIL 798
Jul 28, 2021
354210 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:CRITICAL FASTENERS
On certain AT37/41/48 M/ME/P/PE/S/SE aerial devices built from June of 2015 to March of 2020 Altec requires the platform leveling bracket assembly to be inspected as described in the Inspection Procedure. If the inspection discovers any mi
SIL 798
Jul 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain AT37/41/48 M/ME/P/PE/S/SE aerial devices built from June of 2015 to March of 2020 Altec requires the platform leveling bracket assembly to be inspected as described in the Inspection Procedure. If the inspection discovers any mi
SIL 788
Mar 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has discovered that the cast aluminum bumper support brackets used by Freightliner on some affected units have cracked in the field. This can cause a lack of proper support for the front bumper and the cab guard on the vehicle. Altec
SIL 788
Mar 19, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Altec has discovered that the cast aluminum bumper support brackets used by Freightliner on some affected units have cracked in the field. This can cause a lack of proper support for the front bumper and the cab guard on the vehicle. Altec
CSR 511
Mar 12, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Certain B6.7 diesel engines manufactured between December 16, 2015 and March 24, 2020 and equipped with fuel module option FS90301 or FS90453 were either delivered with a heater plug in place of the fuel heater, or your vehicle is subject t
CSR 511
Mar 12, 2021
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Certain B6.7 diesel engines manufactured between December 16, 2015 and March 24, 2020 and equipped with fuel module option FS90301 or FS90453 were either delivered with a heater plug in place of the fuel heater, or your vehicle is subject t
CSR 510
Mar 12, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Cummins Inc. has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain B6.7 diesel engines manufactured between December 16, 2015, and March 24, 2020, and equipped with fuel module option FS90301 or FS90453. Cummins
CSR 510
Mar 12, 2021
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Cummins Inc. has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain B6.7 diesel engines manufactured between December 16, 2015, and March 24, 2020, and equipped with fuel module option FS90301 or FS90453. Cummins
SIL 794
Feb 26, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Altec discovered that one of the fasteners used to attach the rear shear plate on the subbase of the unit to the chassis can contact the chassis suspension U-bolt. The fastener can be a HuckBolt or a hex bolt and nut. Movement of the U-bolt
CSR 507
Feb 25, 2021
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division and wholly-owned subsidiary, Western Star Truck Sales Inc., has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific model year 2011 t
SIL 764
Jan 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has discovered that the protective fabric hose sock in the upper boom hose carrier on the affected units can become unsecured and slip out of place. This can expose the fiber optic lines to damage, resulting in intermittent operation
SIL 764
Jan 15, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Altec has discovered that the protective fabric hose sock in the upper boom hose carrier on the affected units can become unsecured and slip out of place. This can expose the fiber optic lines to damage, resulting in intermittent operation
SIL 764
Jan 15, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Altec has discovered that the protective fabric hose sock in the upper boom hose carrier on the affected units can become unsecured and slip out of place. This can expose the fiber optic lines to damage, resulting in intermittent operation
SIL 764
Jan 15, 2021
353200 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA
Altec has discovered that the protective fabric hose sock in the upper boom hose carrier on the affected units can become unsecured and slip out of place. This can expose the fiber optic lines to damage, resulting in intermittent operation
SIL 776
Jan 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Regular replacement of the return line hydraulic filter is required as part of the periodic maintenance on an aerial device. Altec has discovered that on the affected units the hydraulic reservoir was mounted in a location that does not all
SIL 752
Jul 24, 2020
020100 SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Altec has discovered that the placement of certain HuckBolts or hex head bolts used to attach the unit to the chassis may cause interference with the chassis suspension U-bolts during road travel. This can result in damage to the unit mount
SIL 752
Jul 24, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Altec has discovered that the placement of certain HuckBolts or hex head bolts used to attach the unit to the chassis may cause interference with the chassis suspension U-bolts during road travel. This can result in damage to the unit mount
SIL 752
Jul 24, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has discovered that the placement of certain HuckBolts or hex head bolts used to attach the unit to the chassis may cause interference with the chassis suspension U-bolts during road travel. This can result in damage to the unit mount
SIL 749
Jun 12, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Altec has discovered that torsion bar mounting brackets and rear shear plates used to mount the torsion bar assembly can cause interference issues as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. Altec requires the torsion bar assembly to be
SIL 749
Jun 12, 2020
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Altec has discovered that torsion bar mounting brackets and rear shear plates used to mount the torsion bar assembly can cause interference issues as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. Altec requires the torsion bar assembly to be
SIL 749
Jun 12, 2020
021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Altec has discovered that torsion bar mounting brackets and rear shear plates used to mount the torsion bar assembly can cause interference issues as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. Altec requires the torsion bar assembly to be
PUN 2020B
Apr 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product Update Notice 2020B reminded customers that they may be unable to store necessary equipment in the body of the cutaway van without exceeding the rear axle capacity. For customers who are not satisfied with the remaining capacity of
SIL 745
Feb 25, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The affected units were manufactured with a clamp-style boom rest socket that is attached to the subbase of the unit. Altec has discovered that cracks may develop in the bottom plate of the boom rest socket. Altec has designed reinforcemen
SIL 745
Feb 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The affected units were manufactured with a clamp-style boom rest socket that is attached to the subbase of the unit. Altec has discovered that cracks may develop in the bottom plate of the boom rest socket. Altec has designed reinforcemen
SIL 721
Aug 21, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIL 721 informed unit owners of potential issues with JEMS units mounted on Dodge chassis Some customers have reported that the engine on the affected chassis will not start after sitting over a weekend time period. Investigation found the
SIL 709
May 18, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Altec Industries has discovered that some of the fuel hose installed on the engines that power the CT14 tracked unit do not meet the U.S. EPA permeation requirements under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This notification requi
SIL 698
Apr 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Information Letter (SIL) 698 that battery cells in the Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) may fail prematurely. This notification informed custers on how to inspect and correct his potential issue.
SIL 698
Apr 12, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service Information Letter (SIL) 698 that battery cells in the Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) may fail prematurely. This notification informed custers on how to inspect and correct his potential issue.
SIL 707
Feb 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Information Letter (SIL) 707 notified customers of the possibility that some of the fasteners that attach the unit to the chassis may have not been properly torqued. Customers were asked to check the torque on the fasteners and to r
SIL 707
Feb 19, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Information Letter (SIL) 707 notified customers of the possibility that some of the fasteners that attach the unit to the chassis may have not been properly torqued. Customers were asked to check the torque on the fasteners and to r
No comms 2021-12
Jan 3, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2021 for Altec Industries, Inc.
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE across all model years (1995, 2026).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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Reported Deaths
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 22 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 | View |
| 2017 (current) | 38 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 26 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |