2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
10 recalls, 0 complaints
26V150000 Mar 13, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
Consequence
An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.
25V890000 Dec 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
Consequence
Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
25V629000 Sep 19, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.
25V581000 Sep 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.
Consequence
An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3247. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V681.
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
25V529000 Aug 14, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3244.
25V288000 May 2, 2025
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
24V681000 Sep 12, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Pressure Digger vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.
Consequence
An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will rewire the accessory circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3185.
24V439000 Jun 13, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 aerial devices, digger diggers, pressure diggers, service trucks, reel lifters, pressure washers, and articulating crane models built on a Freightliner M2 Plus chassis. Please refer to Altec's recall report for specific vehicle make and ... Read more
Consequence
Lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will rework the lighting wire harness and update the trailer module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3161; CSN-3170.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
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
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2024 (current) | 10 | 0 | |
| 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 | 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 |