2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

12 recalls, 0 complaints - 69 TSBs

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

903 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure the lines. If the lines are damaged, the chassis manufacturer will repair the fuel lines. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification le... Read more

2,461 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

1,128 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

437 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

43 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output... Read more

Consequence

Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.

535 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

18 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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

59 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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

5,431 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

1,967 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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

71 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

975 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

69 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	24
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
020000 SUSPENSION	4
100000 POWER TRAIN	3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	3
130000 VISIBILITY	2

350000 EQUIPMENT

Altec has learned that insufficient clearance between the outrigger leg(s) and feeder tube(s) on certain LS63 and LS87 units built from September 2021 to February 2023 can cause outrigger interference. This can affect the outrigger's abilit

160000 STRUCTURE

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Altec has learned that certain AH model aerial devices built from September 2022 to November 2023 could have loose PTO and/or pump mounting fasteners. Loose fasteners could lead to leaks, damage to components, and unit downtime.

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Altec has learned that the boom rest flanges can become damaged during transportation or stowing of the boom on certain AC40E units built from September 2022 to June 2023. This can result in damage to the boom.

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

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.

140000 AIR BAGS

020000 SUSPENSION

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Altec has learned that operators might be using the crane and unit simultaneously on certain Altec units equipped with Venturo, Liftmoore, and Autocrane service cranes built from March 2009 to August 2022. These units were designed for sing

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Altec has learned that the Samlex inverter default threshold on certain units built from August 2022 to April 2023 may not be able to accommodate the 110 power accessories at the platform. This can result in the operator being unable to use

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

220000 SEATS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Altec has learned that certain AH, LS, AT-P, AN, DC, DH-E/H, and AT-M Series aerial devices built from March 2022 to March 2023 have a non-skid coating on the deck that could delaminate and flake off over time. This causes the deck surface

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Altec has learned that certain units built with a Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) S/SE/LE from October 2020 to May 17, 2023, may fail to charge or operate properly, particularly when the battery is cold. Altec has developed a firmwa

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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

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

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

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Peterbilt Motors Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Peterbilt has

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

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar, the manufactur

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

010000 STEERING

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

Altec used telematics data to identify JEMS in the field with batteries approaching critical discharge. After the min cell voltage becomes less than 3000mV the battery is no longer rechargeable in the field. To avoid costly battery replacem

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Cummins Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain vehicles with Cummins B6.7, L9, X12, and X15 engines that were manufactured bet

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

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

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

010000 STEERING

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety in a vehicle that is equipped with Altec equipment. For certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD,

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

130000 VISIBILITY

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

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

100000 POWER TRAIN

020000 SUSPENSION

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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).

397 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 (current)	12	0
2021	22	0	View
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

Other ALTEC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
4300	0	0	View
470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE	0	0	View
4700	0	0	View
4900	0	0	View
7300	0	0	View
7400	0	0	View
A-CLASS	0	0	View
AA	0	0	View

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2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

Most Affected Components

ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - All Years Overview

ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE - Year by Year

Other ALTEC Models