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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2007 ALTEC Aerial Device?
- There are 8 recall(s) for the 2007 ALTEC Aerial Device, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 255898 [USA]: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 188394 [USA]: Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
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. 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 contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 823. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 148146 [USA]: Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
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 the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems." 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 for this recall is csn 724. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 126271 [USA]: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
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. 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 for this recall is csn 672. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 108931 [USA]: 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.
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. 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 is csn 625. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 109301 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 105187 [USA]: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 77006 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. altec's recall campaign number is csn 549.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
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 positi
PA713 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Product advisory posted on our web site to inform owners, user, & operators that the new ansi a92.2-2021 standard has taken effect and they must review. The standard has changed some of the responsibilities of the parties who use or operat
No comms 2021-12 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: There are no manufacturer communications in accordance with 49 cfr 579.5 to report for december 2021 for altec industries, inc.
SIL 783 - STRUCTURE: Structural cracking has been observed where the primary leveling cylinder mounting pin is welded to the lower boom side plate on ls 40/45/55 aerial devices. Failure of this connection could disable the hydraulic platform leveling system. Al
SIL 782 - STRUCTURE: There may be inadequate weld fusion between the boom extension cylinder rod and rod end on the affected units. This can lead to failure of the weld. Altec has developed a process to have the cylinder rod end attachment repaired by the cylin
PUN 2020B - EQUIPMENT: Product update notice 2020b reminded customers that they may be unable to store necessary equipment in the body of the cutaway van without exceeding the rear axle capacity. For customers who are not satisfied with the remaining capacity of