1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
The 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT.
Recalls for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, potentially affecting up to 20,402 vehicles.
Recall 20V420000 — EQUIPMENT
| 141 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V110000 — EQUIPMENT
| 18,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V835000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,194 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 11V389000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 67 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE.
Safety Rating for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- 1995 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 1996 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 1997 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE (current)
- 1998 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 1999 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2001 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2002 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC A-CLASS — 0 total complaints