The worst 2003 Altec Aerial Device problems
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Recalls 5
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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 valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V483000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V110000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
- Risk
- In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.
Recall number 14V745000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Recall number 14V503000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- Altec is recalling certain model year 1997-2009 aerial devices manufactured from june 1997 through july 2009, equipped with a bcm 44b electrical leakage monitoring system. The meter was incorrectly installed and the wiring may come loose; however, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly.
- Risk
- Failure of the leakage monitoring system can result in the user touching a conductor, unaware that it may be energized and risking electrical shock or electrocution.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.
Recall number 11V389000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Altec Aerial Device 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Altec has learned that the hydraulic ball valve on the hydraulic reservoir return line of certain L42/45...
- Product advisory posted on our web site to inform owners, user, & operators that the new ANSI A92.2-2021...
- Product Update Notice 2020B reminded customers that they may be unable to store necessary equipment in the...
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5 recalls, covering service brakes, air, equipment and electrical system.
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