Altec Aerial Device recalls

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and AC Series Crane vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a rearview camera installed.

Risk

A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3376.

Recall number 26V666000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).

Risk

While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.

Recall number 26V247000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 26V150000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 25V890000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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 overloaded.

Risk

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.

Recall number 25V629000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V681.

Recall number 25V581000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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 may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.

Recall number 25V562000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 25V529000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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 letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3226.

Recall number 25V288000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.

Risk

A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the mounting frame side plates for cracks. If cracks are found, Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3215.

Recall number 25V250000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 24V681000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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 model details. The lighting wire harness may be overloaded, preventing the vehicle lighting from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

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.

Recall number 24V439000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 24V362000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 24V015000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 23V824000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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 circuit.

Risk

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.

Recall number 23V525000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 23V438000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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 recall is CSN 3085.

Recall number 23V395000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.

Recall number 23V357000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 23V216000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3030.

Recall number 22V794000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V613000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V577000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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 CSN 855.

Recall number 22V147000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V146000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V072000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V071000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V060000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 22V058000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 21V998000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.

Risk

A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 840.

Recall number 21V884000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.

Risk

A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 836.

Recall number 21V736000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 21V722000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 21V709000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 21V464000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.

Recall number 21V409000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37/41/48M, AT41P, AT48S, L37M, L42A, and TA40 aerial device vehicles. The rotation bearing fasteners may experience stress corrosion cracking.

Risk

Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 807.

Recall number 21V239000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.

Risk

The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.

Recall number 21V012000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 AN67-E100 articulating non-overcenter aerial device vehicles. The boom valve has a shuttle cartridge installed instead of a plug.

Risk

The valve not having a plug could result in unintended boom movement, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and Parker Hannifan Corporation will provide a replacement plug, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 789.

Recall number 20V777000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.

Risk

Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.

Recall number 20V765000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.

Risk

If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.

Recall number 20V587000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.

Risk

The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.

Recall number 20V502000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1998 Altec A0442 aerial devices. The boom lift hydraulic cylinder end gland may fail causing uncontrolled boom movement.

Risk

Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and instruct them to inspect the boom lift cylinders for an externally threaded head gland design. The customer will be instructed whether the unit can be used with restricted lower and/or upper boom articulation until the cylinder(s) are repaired or replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 770.

Recall number 20V420000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 AT200A, AT235, AT37-G, AT40-G, AT41/48M Aerial Devices mounted on a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550 chassis equipped with a gas engine and Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket.

Risk

Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 767.

Recall number 20V401000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.

Risk

If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 761.

Recall number 20V301000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.

Risk

If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 760.

Recall number 20V282000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT248F Aerial Devices. The aerial devices have not been stability tested in accordance with ANSI A92.2.

Risk

An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, instructing them to perform a stability test. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 19V779000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.

Risk

A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.

Recall number 19V662000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.

Risk

If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.

Recall number 19V602000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60 and TDA58 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.

Risk

If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 19V578000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.

Risk

An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 19V573000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT37/41/48 and L37/42/44 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.

Risk

If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 725.

Recall number 19V508000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 LR7, TA50/55/60 and L42/45 Aerial Devices. Multiple fasteners used to secure the rotation bearing may break, possibly resulting in the pedestal separating from the turntable.

Risk

If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 722.

Recall number 19V455000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.

Risk

An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.

Recall number 19V409000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.

Risk

If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.

Recall number 19V303000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.

Recall number 18V873000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. Some of the fasteners that secure the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or may be loose which can cause a loss of stability or separation of the pedestal.

Risk

A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 706.

Recall number 18V847000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.

Risk

Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704.

Recall number 18V792000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 or LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices. The elevator riser assembly may crack and fail.

Risk

If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repairing any that are found and install an update kit, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 702.

Recall number 18V762000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec DM45, DM47B, DC45 and DC47 Digger Derricks and TA50 and TA60 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turn table may fail.

Risk

If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 701.

Recall number 18V757000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.

Risk

If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.

Recall number 18V728000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.

Risk

If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.

Recall number 18V706000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. The hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.

Risk

The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 693.

Recall number 18V693000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.

Risk

If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.

Recall number 18V617000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.

Risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.

Recall number 18V553000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.

Risk

If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.

Recall number 18V552000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.

Risk

If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.

Recall number 18V435000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.

Risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.

Recall number 18V434000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.

Risk

If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.

Recall number 18V379000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Altec LS63 and LS87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the Class 3 receiver tube. This towing combination was shipped without a placard that provides the maximum allowable towing limit, possibly resulting in the receiver tube being overloaded.

Risk

An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and provide them with a placard that states the limit of the receiver tube assembly as 600lbs vertical load, and 6,000lbs towing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 684.

Recall number 18V348000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.

Risk

If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 682.

Recall number 18V345000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.

Risk

Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.

Recall number 18V138000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.

Risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 675.

Recall number 18V035000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.

Risk

The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.

Recall number 17V560000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, 855, 862 Aerial Devices and AM650 and 855 Elevators. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may fail without warning.

Risk

If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fiberglass upper boom, free charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 654.

Recall number 17V236000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.

Risk

A short circuit increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.

Recall number 17V175000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured May 1, 1995, to August 15, 1999 and equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The cylinder end gland could fail which could cause uncontrolled boom movement.

Risk

Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom, and repair or replace the cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733.

Recall number 16V835000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.

Risk

The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733.

Recall number 16V710000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.

Risk

Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.

Recall number 16V536000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.

Risk

If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.

Recall number 15V473000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.

Risk

Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.

Recall number 15V150000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.

Risk

If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑800‑860‑0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.

Recall number 15V101000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Aerial Devices, models L36A, LRV, and LR7, manufactured June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2014, and built with Texas Hydraulics upper boom drive cylinders. In the affected aerial devices, the cylinder base end lug casting may develop cracks.

Risk

If the cylinder lug castings crack, they may fail, resulting in unintended movement of the boom, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cylinders for specific casting suspect lots. If both upper boom drive cylinders are not of the suspect lots, no further action is required. If a cylinder is found to be of one of the suspect lots, it will be inspected for visible cracks. If cracks are found the unit should be removed from service immediately and the cylinder will be replaced. If no cracks are found, the unit will be scheduled for magnetic particle inspection of the cylinder lug within 60 days. All of these actions will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑800‑860‑0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 611.

Recall number 15V096000 · Recall details

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

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

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

What is wrong

Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 aerial devices utility vehicles manufactured from august 2010 through may 2011, the battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly. The power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse.

Risk

The chassis batteries could short and cause a fire increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect the connection of the battery cable to the fuse block, the position of the fuse block mounting plate on the battery, and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on august 1, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 11V386000 · Recall details