2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Overview of the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
The 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 48 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, STRUCTURE:BODY. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has recorded 48 recalls for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, potentially affecting up to 122,506 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 23V216000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 1,967 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
Consequence: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number...
View full details →Recall 22V613000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 975 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
Consequence: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.
View full details →Recall 22V613000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 975 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
Consequence: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.
View full details →Recall 22V577000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 594 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT237, AT37G, AT40G, AT41M, and CB5-132D-S aerial devices. A wire to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge, which can expose the wire to metal and result in a blown ignition circuit fuse.
Consequence: A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will install a relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3015.
View full details →Recall 22V146000 — EQUIPMENT
| 46 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 SK185-MP, and SKC landscaping spray vans. The vehicles are not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.
Consequence: Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will install a carbon monoxide detector and safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 864.
View full details →Recall 22V147000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 27,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after they were removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
Consequence: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service...
View full details →Recall 22V147000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 27,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after they were removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
Consequence: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service...
View full details →Recall 22V147000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 27,270 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after they were removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
Consequence: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service...
View full details →Recall 22V058000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 157 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 LS60 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
Consequence: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 21V998000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
| 150 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 AN67-E100, AA67-E100, AN67, AA67, and AN55-E88 aerial devices. The hydraulic plumbing to the lift cylinders of the lower and upper booms could be connected incorrectly, allowing the boom to overextend.
Consequence: The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling jib, causing the aerial device to tip over and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and correct the plumbing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 842.
View full details →Recall 21V722000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
Consequence: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is...
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 21V239000 — STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 120 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37/41/48M, AT41P, AT48S, L37M, L42A, and TA40 aerial device vehicles. The rotation bearing fasteners may experience stress corrosion cracking.
Consequence: Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 807.
View full details →Recall 21V012000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 213 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
Consequence: The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V502000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
Consequence: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this...
View full details →Recall 20V401000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,550 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 AT200A, AT235, AT37-G, AT40-G, AT41/48M Aerial Devices mounted on a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550 chassis equipped with a gas engine and Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket.
Consequence: Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources,...
View full details →Recall 20V401000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 2,550 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 AT200A, AT235, AT37-G, AT40-G, AT41/48M Aerial Devices mounted on a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550 chassis equipped with a gas engine and Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket.
Consequence: Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources,...
View full details →Recall 20V301000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 396 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
Consequence: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 20V301000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 396 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
Consequence: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact...
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 19V573000 — EQUIPMENT
| 32 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
Consequence: An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact...
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 19V455000 — EQUIPMENT
| 542 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 LR7, TA50/55/60 and L42/45 Aerial Devices. Multiple fasteners used to secure the rotation bearing may break, possibly resulting in the pedestal separating from the turntable.
Consequence: If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 722.
View full details →Recall 19V409000 — EQUIPMENT
| 435 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
Consequence: An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number...
View full details →Recall 19V303000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
| 153 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.
Consequence: If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.
View full details →Recall 18V873000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.
View full details →Recall 18V847000 — EQUIPMENT
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. Some of the fasteners that secure the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or may be loose which can cause a loss of stability or separation of the pedestal.
Consequence: A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 706.
View full details →Recall 18V847000 — STRUCTURE
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. Some of the fasteners that secure the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or may be loose which can cause a loss of stability or separation of the pedestal.
Consequence: A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 706.
View full details →Recall 18V792000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 186 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.
Consequence: Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at...
View full details →Recall 18V728000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 24 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
Consequence: If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this...
View full details →Recall 18V706000 — STRUCTURE
| 1,592 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
Consequence: If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V693000 — EQUIPMENT
| 208 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. The hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.
Consequence: The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service...
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 18V553000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 40 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this...
View full details →Recall 18V553000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 40 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this...
View full details →Recall 18V434000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 290 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
View full details →Recall 18V434000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 290 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
View full details →Recall 18V435000 — EQUIPMENT
| 153 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
Consequence: If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
View full details →Recall 18V379000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Consequence: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service...
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 18V345000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
Consequence: If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 18V345000 — STRUCTURE
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
Consequence: If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may...
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 18V035000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 29 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Altec Industries Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIL-3205 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that the torsion bar frame plates cap screws on certain AT37/40G aerial units mounted on 60” CA chassis built from August 2017 to September 2018 could be torqued to the incorrect value. This could cause premature wear on the cap screws.
SIL 3033 — SUSPENSION
Altec has learned that on certain AT37-G aerial devices built from November 2007 to April 2018, the rear torsion bar swing arm can interfere with the long runner channels under the body as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. The interference can cause wear issues and can cause welds...
SIL 3035 — EQUIPMENT
Owners of certain AT series and TA40/45 series aerial devices built on Dodge Ram 4500/5500 chassis from 2016 to 2022 received Altec Product Notice CSN 855 in May of 2022 calling for the inspection of fuel line securement. We have identified that the bracket(s) originally sent to properly secure the...
CSR 532 — PARKING BRAKE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, if the automatic transmission is still in drive or reverse position...
SIL 839 — EQUIPMENT
Some customers have reported the loss of functionality of the Altec unit or the EZ Trac system on certain 2016-2021 Ford F750 chassis with EZ Trac hydraulic all-wheel drive installed. The investigation has shown that improper wiring could have been installed for the PTO request module that interfaces the EZ...
SIL 822 — EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that certain AT237 and AT248F aerial devices built from April 2017 through March 2020 might have insufficient slack in the hydraulic hoses at the riser between the lower and upper booms, which could lead to hoses rubbing on the metal surface of the riser. This could cause...
SIL 794 — SUSPENSION
Altec discovered that one of the fasteners used to attach the rear shear plate on the subbase of the unit to the chassis can contact the chassis suspension U-bolt. The fastener can be a HuckBolt or a hex bolt and nut. Movement of the U-bolt can possibly cause damage to...
SIL 776 — EQUIPMENT
Regular replacement of the return line hydraulic filter is required as part of the periodic maintenance on an aerial device. Altec has discovered that on the affected units the hydraulic reservoir was mounted in a location that does not allow access for replacing the return line hydraulic filter. Altec requires...
SIL 752 — SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Altec has discovered that the placement of certain HuckBolts or hex head bolts used to attach the unit to the chassis may cause interference with the chassis suspension U-bolts during road travel. This can result in damage to the unit mounting bolts and the chassis U-bolts. Altec requires the inspection...
SIL 752 — EQUIPMENT
Altec has discovered that the placement of certain HuckBolts or hex head bolts used to attach the unit to the chassis may cause interference with the chassis suspension U-bolts during road travel. This can result in damage to the unit mounting bolts and the chassis U-bolts. Altec requires the inspection...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- 2012 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2019 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2020 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2021 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2022 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