2021 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2021 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

22 campaigns, newest first. 42,235 units in total.

25V56200029 Aug 2025Structure / Frame and Members
24V36200023 May 2024Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
24V01500011 Jan 2024Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
23V8240007 Dec 2023Structure / Body
23V43800022 Jun 2023Electrical System
23V3950001 Jun 2023Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
23V35700018 May 2023Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes
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
22V0600003 Feb 2022Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
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
21V70900013 Sep 2021Equipment
21V46400018 Jun 2021Equipment
21V4090001 Jun 2021Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

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.
24V362000Received 23 May 2024. 1,128 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 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 3159. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2024.
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.
23V824000Received 7 Dec 2023. 43 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CB5-132D-S vehicles equipped with a Bobcat 260 welder installed on a track system. The welder may be misaligned, preventing the mounting fasteners from being properly tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose fasteners can allow the welder to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will align the welder and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 01, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3133.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3133. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 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.
23V395000Received 1 Jun 2023. 59 units.
Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-468-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3085.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3085. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2023.
23V357000Received 18 May 2023. 5,431 units.
Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3079. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 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.
22V060000Received 3 Feb 2022. 47 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AH125 aerial devices. When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The boom moving in an unintended direction increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will inspect the linear potentiometer manufacturer date, and replace the potentiometer if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 847.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 847. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 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.
21V709000Received 13 Sep 2021. 29 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AM50, 55, and 60E aerial devices. The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable boom movement.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Uncontrollable boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will replace the cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 834.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number MAB 834. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2021.
21V464000Received 18 Jun 2021. 218 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Overloaded bolts can fail, causing the pedestal to separate and increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will issue remedy instructions to owners, to inspect the bolts, and replace any grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 825.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 825. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 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.

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Other model years

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Recall Register. 2021 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/aerial-device/2021/. 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: 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 2021 Altec Aerial Device?: 42,235 units in 22 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. 22 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Altec Aerial Device open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.