2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Investigations
Overview of the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
The 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 19 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has recorded 19 recalls for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, potentially affecting up to 43,286 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 25V288000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,461 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure the lines. If the lines are damaged, the chassis manufacturer will repair the fuel lines. Repairs...
View full details →Recall 24V362000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 1,128 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence: Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 24V362000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 1,128 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence: Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall...
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 23V824000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 43 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CB5-132D-S vehicles equipped with a Bobcat 260 welder installed on a track system. The welder may be misaligned, preventing the mounting fasteners from being properly tightened.
Consequence: Loose fasteners can allow the welder to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will align the welder and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 01, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3133.
View full details →Recall 23V525000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 535 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.
Consequence: Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.
View full details →Recall 23V438000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT335 vehicles. An inverter-powered outlet may have been installed at the aerial boom tip without ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) protection.
Consequence: An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a GFCI outlet as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3091.
View full details →Recall 23V395000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 59 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.
Consequence: An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
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 22V794000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 71 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices. The material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set, allowing the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.
Consequence: Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Altec Industries, Inc. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIL-3225 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec has learned that the under-body lights on certain DL, DM, AN, and L Series units built from May 2019 to April 2023 require updated wiring with a larger fuse to prevent a blown fuse during max amp draw.
SIL-3126 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that the cable entry ports on the slip ring on certain LS49 and AH100B aerial units built from April 2022 to September 2023 could be insufficiently sealed. Water entering the slip ring can cause the unit to lose functionality.
SIL-3135 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that the standard grab handles located above the lower controls may not have been installed on certain AT41/48 MW/PW aerial units built from April 2020 to February 2024.
SIL-3117 — STRUCTURE
Altec has learned that insufficient clearance between the outrigger leg(s) and feeder tube(s) on certain LS63 and LS87 units built from September 2021 to February 2023 can cause outrigger interference. This can affect the outrigger's ability to retract and cause hydraulic leaks.
SIL 3123 — EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that Section 9 of the Maintenance and Parts Manual for Certain AC45E cranes built from September 2020 to November 2023 contains an incorrect torque value of 250 foot-pounds (339 Nâ¢m) for the rotation gearbox mounting cap screws. All other locations in the manual contain the correct torque...
SIL 3100 — EQUIPMENT
Altec has learned that the boom rest flanges can become damaged during transportation or stowing of the boom on certain AC40E units built from September 2022 to June 2023. This can result in damage to the boom.
SIL 3066 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec has learned that operators might be using the crane and unit simultaneously on certain Altec units equipped with Venturo, Liftmoore, and Autocrane service cranes built from March 2009 to August 2022. These units were designed for single use of the crane or the unit, not simultaneous operation. To promote...
CSR 3093 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2017 thru 2023...
CSR 3074 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Peterbilt Motors Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Peterbilt has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2020 through...
CSR 3049 — EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar, the manufacturer of these vehicles, has determined that certain hex flange lock nuts used in several locations...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2023 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 complaint
- 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 0 complaints
- 2025 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