Altec Aerial Device 2017

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 255906 [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 234436 [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.
    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.
    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 for this recall is csn 3064.
    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 203898 [USA]: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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.
    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 203959 [USA]: A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    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.
    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 183449 [USA]: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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 at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 855.
    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 230452 [USA]: Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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.
    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 200945 [USA]: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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 csn 846.
    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 209660 [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.
    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.
    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.
    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 204952 [USA]: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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 csn 833.
    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 188411 [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 188098 [USA]: Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or jury.
    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.
    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.
    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 155145 [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.
    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.
    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 at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 792.
    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 151269 [USA]: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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 recall is csn 774.
    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 179810 [USA]: Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
    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.
    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, free of charge. The recall began september 8, 2020. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 767.
    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 146980 [USA]: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    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 altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 761.
    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 153335 [USA]: If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
    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.
    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 for this recall is csn 734.
    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 155094 [USA]: An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
    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.
    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 altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
    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 148154 [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 148120 [USA]: If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
    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.
    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.
    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 150665 [USA]: An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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 for this recall is csn 720.
    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 149417 [USA]: If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
    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.
    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.
    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 138598 [USA]: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
    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.
    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 139540 [USA]: A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.
    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.
    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.
    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 126553 [USA]: Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 704.
    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 127264 [USA]: If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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 recall is csn 699.
    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 129439 [USA]: If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
    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.
    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 may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 695.
    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 134509 [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.
    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.
    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 at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 693.
    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 136947 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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 recall is csn 691.
    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 136870 [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 136948 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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 recall is csn 691.
    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 134520 [USA]: If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    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.
    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 129975 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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.
    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 126127 [USA]: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
    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.
    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 at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 686.
    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 140506 [USA]: An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    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 altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 684.
    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 139579 [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.
    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.
    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 contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 682.
    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 126279 [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 139643 [USA]: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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 recall is mab 675.
    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 139834 [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.

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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.

  • 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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