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2012 ALTEC AT200A

3 recalls, 0 complaints - 8 TSBs

13V458000 Sep 26, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT237 Aerial Devices mounted on Ford Super Duty Chassis' equipped with 6.8L gas engines and Muncie FR67 power take offs (PTO). In the affected vehicles, oil may leak fr... Read more
Consequence
Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pressure switch and thermal blanket with the kit identified by Muncie, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Consumerr's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 583.
1,145 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.
13V224000 May 29, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly ... Read more
Consequence
If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.
761 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.
12V390000 Aug 8, 2012
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction... Read more
Consequence
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
141 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 ALTEC AT200A

8 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET1
022142 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SIL 809 Aug 16, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Some customers have reported a crack in the side plate of the mounting frame on some AT200A aerial devices built on Ford F450/F550 chassis from 2011 to 2016 with steel utility bodies. Altec requires that each unit be inspected for cracking
SIL 809 Aug 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers have reported a crack in the side plate of the mounting frame on some AT200A aerial devices built on Ford F450/F550 chassis from 2011 to 2016 with steel utility bodies. Altec requires that each unit be inspected for cracking
SIL 820 Aug 16, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Some customers have reported a crack in the side plate of the mounting frame on some AT200A aerial devices built on Ford F450/F550 chassis from 2011 to 2016 with non-steel utility bodies. Altec requires that each unit be inspected for crack
SIL 820 Aug 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers have reported a crack in the side plate of the mounting frame on some AT200A aerial devices built on Ford F450/F550 chassis from 2011 to 2016 with non-steel utility bodies. Altec requires that each unit be inspected for crack
SIL 820 Aug 16, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some customers have reported a crack in the side plate of the mounting frame on some AT200A aerial devices built on Ford F450/F550 chassis from 2011 to 2016 with non-steel utility bodies. Altec requires that each unit be inspected for crack
SIL 665 Dec 8, 2017
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
This service information letter (SIL) notified customers of a digger hanger bracket improvenemt kit that will help alleviate the digger bindiing when it is being stowed.
SIL 665 Dec 8, 2017
022142 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
This service information letter (SIL) notified customers of a digger hanger bracket improvenemt kit that will help alleviate the digger bindiing when it is being stowed.
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 AT200A - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ALTEC AT200A across all model years (2006, 2024).

30 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ALTEC AT200A - Year by Year

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2012 (current) 3 0
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Other ALTEC Models

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470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 0 0 View
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7300 0 0 View
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