2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
The 2000 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Recalls for the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, potentially affecting up to 20,025 vehicles.
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 14V745000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,907 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V503000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 51 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 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 — 0 complaints
- 1998 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 1999 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE (current)
- 2001 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2002 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2004 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2005 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