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2004 Altec Aerial Device
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2004 Altec Aerial Device, covering electrical system, service brakes, air and equipment, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3142).
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 724).
Defect, as filed: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
Consequence: Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 676).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 672).
Defect, as filed: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, 855, 862 Aerial Devices and AM650 and 855 Elevators. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may fail without warning.
Consequence: If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fiberglass upper boom, free charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 654.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 654).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 609).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 603).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. (manufacturer campaign CSN 549).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Altec Aerial Device model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 2,335 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 2,335 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | 20,402 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | 20,402 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | 22,168 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 20,025 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 20,025 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 20,025 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 20,982 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | 21,677 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 23,654 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 25,910 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 25,910 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | 26,440 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 26,444 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 26,436 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | 32,583 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 | 42,844 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | 42,844 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 | 43,631 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 | 34,176 |
| 2016 | 26 | 0 | 61,788 |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 | 61,671 |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 | 48,301 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | 45,517 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | 45,451 |
| 2021 | 22 | 0 | 42,235 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 14,028 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 26,552 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 20,190 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 12,244 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 10,911 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Altec Aerial Device model years · Altec: 42 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2004 Altec Aerial Device have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 24V015000, was reported to NHTSA on 11 Jan 2024 and concerns electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables. Across all model years the Altec Aerial Device line has 88 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2004 Altec Aerial Device?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2004 Altec Aerial Device complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.