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2005 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2005 Altec Aerial Device. The newest campaign is 24V015000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Jan 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V015000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 23,654 units in total.

  1. 24V015000Received . 437 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3142. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 21V409000Received . 1,977 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 823. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 19V483000Received . 957 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 724. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 18V138000Received . 59 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 676. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 18V110000Received . 18,000 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 672. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 17V236000Received . 199 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 654. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 14V745000Received . 1,907 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 609. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 14V503000Received . 51 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 11V389000Received . 67 units.

    Equipment / Electrical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 549. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19952
  2. 19962
  3. 19974
  4. 19984
  5. 19994
  6. 20004
  7. 20014
  8. 20024
  9. 20035
  10. 20048
  11. 20059
  12. 20068
  13. 20078
  14. 20089
  15. 200910
  16. 20109
  17. 201112
  18. 201216
  19. 201316
  20. 201419
  21. 201520
  22. 201626
  23. 201738
  24. 201836
  25. 201929
  26. 202025
  27. 202122
  28. 202212
  29. 202313
  30. 202410
  31. 20257
  32. 20262

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/aerial-device/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Altec Industries, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Altec Aerial Device?
23,654 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Altec Aerial Device have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 88 recall campaigns for the Altec Aerial Device, model years 1995 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2005 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Altec Aerial Device open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.