Altec AM55 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Altec AM55, covering 112 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Altec AM55 recalls by model year
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Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries, Inc.(Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AA55, 2023 AM55, AN46, and AN55 vehicles. A check valve that retains oil in the boom hoses may not have been installed, allowing a vacuum to form and reducing the upper boom’s insulation.
- Risk
- Reduced insulation can conduct electricity to the operator or others touching the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury and death.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions to owners on how to inspect their vehicles for the check valve. Altec service will install the check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3272.
Recall number 25V909000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Altec is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 aerial devices and digger derricks utility vehicles manufactured from april 2009 through may 2010. The high strength fasteners that connect the boom turntable to the pedestal may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, which could cause the boom to fall.
- Risk
- A falling boom may cause injury to the user or people nearby and damage to personal property.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the fasteners to correct this condition, free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.
Recall number 11V318000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- On certain aerial devices mounted on gmc c7500 truck chassis and equipped with an altec electric-air/manual trailer brake control, the two-way check valve could be installed in either the front or rear brake system in such a manner that stops air flow to that particular part of the chassis brake system.
- Risk
- This could cause a partial loss of braking capability.
- Remedy
- These vehicles were only provided to the public service electric and gas company in edison, new jersey. All vehicles have been repaired.
Recall number 05V264000 · Recall details
Questions about the Altec AM55 recalls
How do I check if my Altec AM55 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Altec AM55 have?
3, covering equipment and service brakes, air.
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