2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
16
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
The 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 25 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has recorded 25 recalls for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, potentially affecting up to 71,441 vehicles.
Recall 25V562000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 903 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 24V015000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 437 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V884000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 4,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V884000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 4,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V884000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 4,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V884000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 4,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V884000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 4,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V884000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 4,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V736000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 2,115 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V736000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 2,115 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V736000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 2,115 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V736000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 2,115 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V409000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,977 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V409000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,977 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V602000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V483000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 957 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V552000 — STRUCTURE
| 530 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V348000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 201 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
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 17V560000 — EQUIPMENT
| 143 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V473000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,514 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V101000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 5,142 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V096000 — EQUIPMENT
| 3,889 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Altec Industries Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIL-3052 — EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the hydraulic ball valve on the hydraulic reservoir return line of certain L42/45 M/P units built from February 2002 to November 2019 might not get returned to the open position after being turned to the closed position for maintenance. If the upper boom drive system is...
CSR-3012 — SEAT BELTS
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. In certain 2011 through 2013 and 2015 model year F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 70% fixed front...
SIL 764 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA
Altec has discovered that the protective fabric hose sock in the upper boom hose carrier on the affected units can become unsecured and slip out of place. This can expose the fiber optic lines to damage, resulting in intermittent operation or failure of the upper controls. Altec requires the following...
SIL-589 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ALTEC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHERE THE LOWER BOOM ATTACHES TO UPPER BOOM CYLINDER ANCHOR, CRACKS HAS DEVELOPED AROUND IT AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED ON EACH UNIT. *PE
SIL-589 — EQUIPMENT
ALTEC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHERE THE LOWER BOOM ATTACHES TO UPPER BOOM CYLINDER ANCHOR, CRACKS HAS DEVELOPED AROUND IT AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED ON EACH UNIT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- 2007 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2008 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2009 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE (current)
- 2013 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2014 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2016 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2017 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