Use the box here to look up VINs from ALTEC as well as other manufacturers
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2011 ALTEC Aerial Device?
- There are 12 recall(s) for the 2011 ALTEC Aerial Device, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 255895 [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 207205 [USA]: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
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. 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 836. 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 188388 [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 148142 [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 136862 [USA]: If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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. 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. 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 126266 [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 139828 [USA]: The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 altec ls63 aerial devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load. 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. 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 108929 [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 105842 [USA]: 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.
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. 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 one of the suspect lots, it will be inspected for visible cracks. If cracks are found the unit should be removed from service immediately and the cylinder will be replaced. If no cracks are found, the unit will be scheduled for magnetic particle inspection of the cylinder lug within 60 days. All of these actions will be performed free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2015. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is csn 611. 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 109297 [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 105178 [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 64954 [USA]: The chassis batteries could short and cause a fire increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 aerial devices utility vehicles manufactured from august 2010 through may 2011, the battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly. The power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse. altec will inspect the connection of the battery cable to the fuse block, the position of the fuse block mounting plate on the battery, and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on august 1, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. altec safety recall no. Csn 548.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 .
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
SIL 3068 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from january 2010 to january 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space causing a potential pinc
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
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
SIL 852 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on aa755l and a-series aerial devices and dlb, dmb, and d2/3/4000b series digger derricks could have the potential to produce a very small amount of flow into the low
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
SIL 764 - STRUCTURE: 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
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