2021 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
22 recalls, 0 complaints - 89 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
24V362000 May 23, 2024
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
23V824000 Dec 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CB5-132D-S vehicles equipped with a Bobcat 260 welder installed on a track system. The welder may be misaligned, preventing the mounting fasteners from being properly tightened.
Consequence
Loose fasteners can allow the welder to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will align the welder and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 01, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3133.
23V438000 Jun 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT335 vehicles. An inverter-powered outlet may have been installed at the aerial boom tip without ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) protection.
Consequence
An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a GFCI outlet as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3091.
23V395000 Jun 1, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.
Consequence
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-468-5832. Altec's number for this rec... Read more
23V357000 May 18, 2023
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2... Read more
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.
22V794000 Oct 21, 2022
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices. The material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set, allowing the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.
Consequence
Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832.... Read more
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.
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
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.
22V072000 Feb 9, 2022
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices. Bolts in the rotation bearing outer-race may have been over-tightened, allowing the bolts to break.
Consequence
Broken bolts can cause separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will replace the outer-race rotation bolts, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on March 25, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 849.
22V071000 Feb 9, 2022
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
22V060000 Feb 3, 2022
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AH125 aerial devices. When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.
Consequence
The boom moving in an unintended direction increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the linear potentiometer manufacturer date, and replace the potentiometer if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 847.
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.
21V709000 Sep 13, 2021
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AM50, 55, and 60E aerial devices. The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable boom movement.
Consequence
Uncontrollable boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will replace the cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 834.
21V464000 Jun 18, 2021
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.
Consequence
Overloaded bolts can fail, causing the pedestal to separate and increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will issue remedy instructions to owners, to inspect the bolts, and replace any grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 825.
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
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
89 manufacturer communications from 50 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 32 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
SIL 3123
Dec 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that Section 9 of the Maintenance and Parts Manual for Certain AC45E cranes built from September 2020 to November 2023 contains an incorrect torque value of 250 foot-pounds (339 Na??m) for the rotation gearbox mounting cap
SIL 3065
Nov 28, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the pressure plates in the reel motor were not manufactured to specification, causing the plates to stick together. This can cause the reel park brake to not fully release, or cause the reel motor to lock up on certai
SIL 3099
Oct 31, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that on certain Altec units equipped with air suspension built from April 2020 to June 2023, some operators may be dumping the chassis airbags before deploying the outriggers. This can cause the airbags to become damaged.
SIL 3099
Oct 31, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Altec has learned that on certain Altec units equipped with air suspension built from April 2020 to June 2023, some operators may be dumping the chassis airbags before deploying the outriggers. This can cause the airbags to become damaged.
SIL 3099
Oct 31, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Altec has learned that on certain Altec units equipped with air suspension built from April 2020 to June 2023, some operators may be dumping the chassis airbags before deploying the outriggers. This can cause the airbags to become damaged.
SIL 3110
Sep 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec learned that a connection in the upper controls joystick in certain OEM Controls on AT238P aerial devices built from November 2020 to August 2022 can fail due to wire movement during use and issued SIL-845 to re-manufacture controller
CSR 3109
Aug 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2020 to 2022
CSR 3109
Aug 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2020 to 2022
CSR 3109
Aug 22, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2020 to 2022
CSR 3109
Aug 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2020 to 2022
CSR 3104
Aug 3, 2023
220000 SEATS
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company 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 Expeditio
SIL 3060
Jul 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec has learned that on certain AT37ME/PE/SE, AT41ME/PE/SE, and AT48ME/PE/SE units built from August 2021 to June 2022 due to a missing valve driver calibration, the estimated output current for certain functions may exceed the digital fu
SIL 3060
Jul 20, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that on certain AT37ME/PE/SE, AT41ME/PE/SE, and AT48ME/PE/SE units built from August 2021 to June 2022 due to a missing valve driver calibration, the estimated output current for certain functions may exceed the digital fu
CSR 3093
Jul 11, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided tha
CSR 3093
Jul 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided tha
CSR 3093
Jul 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided tha
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
CSR-3092
Jun 28, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Truck Division, that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you
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
CSR 3088
Jun 16, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors (GM) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. These vehicles may
CSR 3088
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors (GM) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. These vehicles may
CSR 3075
Jun 14, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain 2022 through 2024 model year Navistar HV and MV series vehicles built from Ja
CSR 3075
Jun 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain 2022 through 2024 model year Navistar HV and MV series vehicles built from Ja
CSR 3070
May 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Cert
CSR 3071
May 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Cert
SIL 3021
Apr 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The rear out and down outriggers on certain LS60 aerial devices built from July 2018 to April 2022 might contain a dual bonded hose with an externally attached electrical cable in the horizontal leg to operate the hydraulic cylinder and pro
CSR3063
Apr 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Warn Industries, Inc. that a bumper winch supplied on certain Altec units could contain a defect related to motor vehicle safety. Certain Altec units built from December 2020 to Septembe
CSR3063
Apr 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Warn Industries, Inc. that a bumper winch supplied on certain Altec units could contain a defect related to motor vehicle safety. Certain Altec units built from December 2020 to Septembe
SIL 3041
Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that when the coolant-style oil heater on certain AH75B/85B100B aerial devices built from April 2021 to August 2022 is active, the operator has to turn off the engine in order to disengage the power take-off (PTO). Replace
SIL 3041
Mar 16, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that when the coolant-style oil heater on certain AH75B/85B100B aerial devices built from April 2021 to August 2022 is active, the operator has to turn off the engine in order to disengage the power take-off (PTO). Replace
CSR 3050
Feb 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
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. Navistar has decided that cert
CSR 3050
Feb 14, 2023
010000 STEERING
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. Navistar has decided that cert
SIL 3036
Jan 24, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the outrigger instructional placards were not installed during the initial production of certain LR8RM aerial devices built from February 2021 to November 2021. Altec has created a placard installation kit containing
SIL 3037
Jan 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the Stability Test Form in the Maintenance Manuals for LS49 aerial devices built from July 2019 to July 2022 contains incorrect test weight information. This information has been corrected in the currently published M
SIL 3037
Jan 17, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Altec has learned that the Stability Test Form in the Maintenance Manuals for LS49 aerial devices built from July 2019 to July 2022 contains incorrect test weight information. This information has been corrected in the currently published M
CSR 3042
Jan 12, 2023
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in vehicles that are equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2021 and 20
CSR 3042
Jan 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in vehicles that are equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2021 and 20
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
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 3027
Dec 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that certain AT48MW and AT48PW units built from July 2021 to April 2022 were manufactured with the proper system pressure setting, but the serial number placard and the maintenance manual state a different system pressure
SIL 3020
Dec 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that the threaded hardware between the rotary joint and slip ring could have been installed incorrectly on certain AA, AN, AN-OC, AM, and A Class aerial devices built from January 2021 to February 2022. This can cause the
SIL 3020
Dec 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the threaded hardware between the rotary joint and slip ring could have been installed incorrectly on certain AA, AN, AN-OC, AM, and A Class aerial devices built from January 2021 to February 2022. This can cause the
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
CSR-3032
Nov 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors (GM) that for certain 2019 to 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles the power take-off (PTO) will kick out and/or disengages intermittently. This co
SIL-3011
Nov 2, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec has determined there is a missing diode that allows feedback from the auxiliary air compressor to the ignition in certain vehicles equipped with CB5 cranes built from August 2021 to June 2022. This feedback prevents the engine on the
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-857
Aug 31, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain 2020 through 2021 model year F-550 vehicles equipped with a Payload Plus Upgrade Package and a 19,500 lbs. GVWR were ordered from Ford with a frame rail specification that does not meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) spec
CSR-541
Jul 1, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. The windshield wiper
CSR-541
Jul 1, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. The windshield wiper
SIL 856
Jun 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned of the potential for washers on the outer race rotation bearing cap screws to overlap the adjacent weld on AT238P and AT335 aerial devices built from October 2019 to November 2021. While there have been no reports of unit
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
SIL 845
Apr 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that a connection in the upper controls joystick on AT238P aerial devices built from November 2020 to September 2021 can fail due to wire movement during use. If this happens with the boom elevated, the operator in the pla
SIL 845
Apr 20, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec has learned that a connection in the upper controls joystick on AT238P aerial devices built from November 2020 to September 2021 can fail due to wire movement during use. If this happens with the boom elevated, the operator in the pla
SIL 845
Apr 20, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that a connection in the upper controls joystick on AT238P aerial devices built from November 2020 to September 2021 can fail due to wire movement during use. If this happens with the boom elevated, the operator in the pla
CSR 539
Apr 1, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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 539
Apr 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 537
Apr 1, 2022
010000 STEERING
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Ford Motor Company
CSR 536
Apr 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. FCA US
CSR 536
Apr 1, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. FCA US
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 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
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 530
Feb 16, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Altec is committed to providing our customers reliable products from initial delivery throughout the useful life of the machine. Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2021 mod
CSR 530
Feb 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec is committed to providing our customers reliable products from initial delivery throughout the useful life of the machine. Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2021 mod
CSR 529
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an Altec aerial device o
CSR 529
Feb 3, 2022
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an Altec aerial device o
CSR 529
Feb 3, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an Altec aerial device o
CSR 529
Feb 3, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an Altec aerial device o
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
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 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
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
CSR 527
Nov 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2021 through 2022 model year (DJ) Ram 2500 pickup, (D2) Ram 3500 pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 cab chassis, and (DP) Ram 4500/5500 cab cha
CSR 527
Nov 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2021 through 2022 model year (DJ) Ram 2500 pickup, (D2) Ram 3500 pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 cab chassis, and (DP) Ram 4500/5500 cab cha
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
SIL 831
Sep 24, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has discovered that certain AT200A aerial devices built from June 2020 to January 2021 could have square inside corners on a mounting frame side plate. The square corners can cause excessive stress levels in the side plate. Over time
SIL 831
Sep 24, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Altec has discovered that certain AT200A aerial devices built from June 2020 to January 2021 could have square inside corners on a mounting frame side plate. The square corners can cause excessive stress levels in the side plate. Over time
SIL 810
Aug 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Chafing can occur on hoses at the rear of the turntable on certain LS60 aerial devices built from February 2018 to February 2021. Altec requires the hose routing to be inspected on the affected units no later than the next periodic maintena
SIL 806
Jun 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that certain Rear-mounted LR7 units built from May 2019 to April 2021 have reports of the platform ribs separating from the platform shell near the bottom of the platform. The separation can be caused by excessive bouncing
SIL 805
May 24, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that certain TS20-4P units built from 2019 to 2021 have fairlead rollers that do not consistently rotate freely. This operation can cause damage to the ropes. Altec requires that the levelwind fairleads be replaced within
SIL 805
May 24, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Altec has learned that certain TS20-4P units built from 2019 to 2021 have fairlead rollers that do not consistently rotate freely. This operation can cause damage to the ropes. Altec requires that the levelwind fairleads be replaced within
SIL 805
May 24, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Altec has learned that certain TS20-4P units built from 2019 to 2021 have fairlead rollers that do not consistently rotate freely. This operation can cause damage to the ropes. Altec requires that the levelwind fairleads be replaced within
CRS 512
Mar 16, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cummins has launched a customer satisfaction campaign for certain Cummins B6.7 diesel engines produced between August 26, 2020 and October 5, 2020, that may have been installed. Some of the affected vehicles may contain engine valve spring
CRS 512
Mar 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cummins has launched a customer satisfaction campaign for certain Cummins B6.7 diesel engines produced between August 26, 2020 and October 5, 2020, that may have been installed. Some of the affected vehicles may contain engine valve spring
CRS 512
Mar 16, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cummins has launched a customer satisfaction campaign for certain Cummins B6.7 diesel engines produced between August 26, 2020 and October 5, 2020, that may have been installed. Some of the affected vehicles may contain engine valve spring
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
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2021 (current) | 22 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 | View |
| 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 |