2019 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the 2019 Altec Aerial Device. The newest campaign is 25V562000. NHTSA received the report on 29 Aug 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Frame and Members. 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, 25V562000, in the NHTSA record

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.

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Recall campaigns

29 campaigns, newest first. 45,517 units in total.

25V56200029 Aug 2025Structure / Frame and Members
24V01500011 Jan 2024Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
23V43800022 Jun 2023Electrical System
23V21600030 Mar 2023Structure / Body
22V79400021 Oct 2022Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
22V61300010 Aug 2022Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
22V5770004 Aug 2022Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
22V14700011 Mar 2022Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
22V14600011 Mar 2022Equipment
22V0710009 Feb 2022Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
22V0720009 Feb 2022Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
22V0580003 Feb 2022Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
21V99800020 Dec 2021Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Motor/Hydraulic Pump
21V72200016 Sep 2021Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
21V4090001 Jun 2021Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
21V01200015 Jan 2021Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
20V76500010 Dec 2020Equipment
20V58700024 Sep 2020Equipment
20V40100010 Jul 2020Equipment
20V30100026 May 2020Trailer Hitches
20V28200019 May 2020Equipment
19V77900030 Oct 2019Equipment
19V66200018 Sep 2019Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control
19V60200015 Aug 2019Equipment / Mechanical / Winch
19V5780006 Aug 2019Equipment
19V5730005 Aug 2019Equipment
19V5080002 Jul 2019Equipment
19V48300021 Jun 2019Service Brakes, Air
19V4090004 Jun 2019Equipment

25V562000Received 29 Aug 2025. 903 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3246. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2025.
24V015000Received 11 Jan 2024. 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: 8 Mar 2024.
23V438000Received 22 Jun 2023. 18 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT335 vehicles. An inverter-powered outlet may have been installed at the aerial boom tip without ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) protection.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and install a GFCI outlet as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3091.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3091. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Aug 2023.
23V216000Received 30 Mar 2023. 1,967 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3064. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2023.
22V794000Received 21 Oct 2022. 71 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices. The material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set, allowing the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3030.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3030. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Dec 2022.
22V613000Received 10 Aug 2022. 975 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Oct 2022.
22V577000Received 4 Aug 2022. 594 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3015; CSN 3097. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2022.
22V147000Received 11 Mar 2022. 27,270 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 855. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 May 2022.
22V146000Received 11 Mar 2022. 46 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 854. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 May 2022.
22V071000Received 9 Feb 2022. 167 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 851. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Apr 2022.
22V072000Received 9 Feb 2022. 454 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices. Bolts in the rotation bearing outer-race may have been over-tightened, allowing the bolts to break.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Broken bolts can cause separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will replace the outer-race rotation bolts, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on March 25, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 849.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 849. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2022.
22V058000Received 3 Feb 2022. 157 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 846. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Apr 2022.
21V998000Received 20 Dec 2021. 150 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Motor/Hydraulic Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 842. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Feb 2022.
21V722000Received 16 Sep 2021. 94 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 833. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2021.
21V409000Received 1 Jun 2021. 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: 28 Jul 2021.
21V012000Received 15 Jan 2021. 213 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 792. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 2021.
20V765000Received 10 Dec 2020. 4,987 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 787. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2021.
20V587000Received 24 Sep 2020. 280 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 778. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2020.
20V401000Received 10 Jul 2020. 2,550 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 767. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2020.
20V301000Received 26 May 2020. 396 units.
Trailer Hitches
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 761. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jul 2020.
20V282000Received 19 May 2020. 157 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 760.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 760. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jul 2020.
19V779000Received 30 Oct 2019. 15 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT248F Aerial Devices. The aerial devices have not been stability tested in accordance with ANSI A92.2.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will notify owners, instructing them to perform a stability test. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 741. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Dec 2019.
19V662000Received 18 Sep 2019. 15 units.
Electrical System / Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 737. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2019.
19V602000Received 15 Aug 2019. 23 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Winch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 734. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Oct 2019.
19V578000Received 6 Aug 2019. 118 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60 and TDA58 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number MAB 732. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Aug 2019.
19V573000Received 5 Aug 2019. 32 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 730. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2019.
19V508000Received 2 Jul 2019. 59 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT37/41/48 and L37/42/44 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 725.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 725. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2019.
19V483000Received 21 Jun 2019. 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: 15 Aug 2019.
19V409000Received 4 Jun 2019. 435 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 720. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2019.

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Investigations

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

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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

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

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2019 Altec Aerial DeviceThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2019 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/aerial-device/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Altec Industries, Inc.

The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Altec Aerial Device?: 45,517 units in 29 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. 29 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Altec Aerial Device open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.