Altec Aerial Device 2017

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2017 ALTEC Aerial Device.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2017 ALTEC Aerial Device?
     - There are 38 recall(s) for the 2017 ALTEC Aerial Device, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 253016 [USA]: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 234424 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 203886 [USA]: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 203947 [USA]: A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 230440 [USA]: Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 183445 [USA]: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 200933 [USA]: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 209648 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 204940 [USA]: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 188399 [USA]: Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 188086 [USA]: Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or jury.

  • Recall 155143 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 151267 [USA]: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 179809 [USA]: Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.

  • Recall 146978 [USA]: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 153333 [USA]: If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.

  • Recall 155092 [USA]: An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 148152 [USA]: Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 148118 [USA]: If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 150663 [USA]: An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 149415 [USA]: If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.

  • Recall 138596 [USA]: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 139538 [USA]: A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 126551 [USA]: Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 127262 [USA]: If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 129437 [USA]: If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 134507 [USA]: The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.

  • Recall 136946 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 136868 [USA]: If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 136945 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 134518 [USA]: If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 129973 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 126125 [USA]: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 140504 [USA]: An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 139577 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 126277 [USA]: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 139641 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 139832 [USA]: The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • CSR 3094 - EQUIPMENT: Altec industries, inc. Has received notification from an original equipment manufacturer (oem) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with altec equipment
  • SIL 3082 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that section 8 of the maintenance manual for certain altec ls60 aerial devices built from november 2017 to january 2023 contains an incorrect torque value of 325 foot-pounds for the rotation gearbox mounting cap screws. Al
  • 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
  • SIL 3033 - EQUIPMENT: 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 int
  • SIL 3035 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 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
  • CSR-525 - EQUIPMENT: Altec industries, inc. Has received notification from ford motor company that a condition exists. This condition relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit when equipped with an altec aerial device or equipment. Ford has
  • SIL-859 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that on ah75/85/100, ah75a/85a/100a, and hl125 aerial devices built from november 2003 to january 2021, there is potential for the jib rotational positioning pin to disengage when the platform is tilted down 90 degrees or
  • 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
  • SIL 850 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The body compartment wiring on certain altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built from 2014 to 2021 contains an in-line fuse located close to the lighting in the compartment, while other units are fused upstream, close
  • 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
  • CSR 531 - 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
  • 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
  • SIL 844 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that there could be loose, missing, or incorrectly installed mounting fasteners on the electric power take-off (epto) on certain aerial devices built from 2015 to 2020 and equipped with a jems 18e20 hybrid system. This can
  • 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 839 - POWER TRAIN: 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 h
  • SIL 830 - EQUIPMENT: Some customers have reported hose carrier failure and/or cover damage occurring during the operation of ls60 aerial devices built from january 2017 to may 2020. Altec has developed an improved design of the hose carrier tray and cover syste
  • PUN 2021D - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Altec has learned that the labeling describing the proper jump starting procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a jobsite energy management system (jems) 2, 4, 6, or 12 built by altec from 2015 to 2021 has sometimes been overlooked. Fa
  • CSR 525 - STRUCTURE: Altec is notifying our customers with certain aerial devices that ford has issued a customer satisfaction campaign for certain 2017 through 2020 model year f550 vehicles equipped with a payload plus upgrade package. Every affected unit is e
  • CSR 521 - WHEELS: Fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) us has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2012 through 2020 model year (d2) ram 3500 pickup, (dd) ram 3500 cab chassis, and (dp) ram 4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles.
  • 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 o
  • SIL 819 - SUSPENSION: Certain 2017-2020 ford f350/f450/f550 chassis with timbren springs installed near the chassis front coil springs can loosen over time and could eventually become disconnected. Altec requires the timbren springs to be inspected no later tha
  • SIL 798 - EQUIPMENT: On certain at37/41/48 m/me/p/pe/s/se aerial devices built from june of 2015 to march of 2020 altec requires the platform leveling bracket assembly to be inspected as described in the inspection procedure. If the inspection discovers any mi
  • CSR 511 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Certain b6.7 diesel engines manufactured between december 16, 2015 and march 24, 2020 and equipped with fuel module option fs90301 or fs90453 were either delivered with a heater plug in place of the fuel heater, or your vehicle is subject t
  • CSR 510 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Cummins inc. Has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain b6.7 diesel engines manufactured between december 16, 2015, and march 24, 2020, and equipped with fuel module option fs90301 or fs90453. Cummins
  • SIL 788 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Altec has discovered that the cast aluminum bumper support brackets used by freightliner on some affected units have cracked in the field. This can cause a lack of proper support for the front bumper and the cab guard on the vehicle. Altec
  • CSR 507 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): Daimler trucks north america llc, on behalf of its freightliner trucks division and wholly-owned subsidiary, western star truck sales inc., has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific model year 2011 t
  • 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
  • SIL 764 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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
  • 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 all
  • 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 mount
  • SIL 749 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR: Altec has discovered that torsion bar mounting brackets and rear shear plates used to mount the torsion bar assembly can cause interference issues as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. Altec requires the torsion bar assembly to be
  • 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
  • SIL 745 - EQUIPMENT: The affected units were manufactured with a clamp-style boom rest socket that is attached to the subbase of the unit. Altec has discovered that cracks may develop in the bottom plate of the boom rest socket. Altec has designed reinforcemen
  • SIL 721 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Sil 721 informed unit owners of potential issues with jems units mounted on dodge chassis some customers have reported that the engine on the affected chassis will not start after sitting over a weekend time period. Investigation found the
  • SIL 709 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Altec industries has discovered that some of the fuel hose installed on the engines that power the ct14 tracked unit do not meet the u.S. Epa permeation requirements under title 40 of the code of federal regulations. This notification requi
  • SIL 698 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service information letter (sil) 698 that battery cells in the jobsite energy management system (jems) may fail prematurely. This notification informed custers on how to inspect and correct his potential issue.
  • SIL 707 - EQUIPMENT: Service information letter (sil) 707 notified customers of the possibility that some of the fasteners that attach the unit to the chassis may have not been properly torqued. Customers were asked to check the torque on the fasteners and to r

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