Altec Crane recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Altec Crane, covering 1,412 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Altec Crane recalls by model year

2024 1 2023 1 2022 1 2019 1 2018 4 2017 3 2016 3 2015 3 2014 2 2013 1 2012 1 2011 1 2010 1 2009 1 2008 1

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Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerReported October 31, 2024 · 800 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 AC series cranes. The crane outrigger shoes may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause them to crack and fail under load, reducing the cranes stability.
Risk: A loss of stability during operation could cause the crane to fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Altec will replace the outrigger shoes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3194.

Recall number 24V821000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported January 22, 2020 · 96 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Altec AC26, AC28, AC30, and AC38 Crane Aerial Devices. The boom lift cylinder hose may have been connected to a port that does not have an internal velocity fuse. Failure of a boom lift cylinder hose that is not protected by a velocity fuse can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Risk: Uncontrolled movement of the boom lift increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will inspect the hose to verify that it is connected properly, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 748.

Recall number 20V034000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported November 9, 2018 · 331 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
Risk: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, 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 703.

Recall number 18V791000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported October 9, 2018 · 146 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Altec AC40-152S Cranes. On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) screen may display incorrect load chart values.
Risk: Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will update the LMAP software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Altec at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 696.

Recall number 18V708000 · Recall details

StructureReported September 12, 2018 · 39 vehicles affected

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

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5, covering equipment, electrical system and structure.

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