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2023 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 Altec Aerial Device. The newest campaign is 26V150000. NHTSA received the report on 13 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Other / Labels. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V150000, in the NHTSA record

Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 26,552 units in total.

  • 26V150000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 25V890000Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
  • 25V629000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 25V562000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 25V288000Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 24V681000Electrical System / Ignition
  • 24V439000Exterior Lighting
  • 24V362000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
  • 24V015000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 23V824000Structure / Body
  • 23V525000Electrical System
  • 23V395000Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
  • 23V357000Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes

  1. 26V150000Received . 10,875 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3294. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V890000Received . 152 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3271. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 25V629000Received . 135 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3251. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V562000Received . 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: .

  5. 25V288000Received . 2,461 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure the lines. If the lines are damaged, the chassis manufacturer will repair the fuel lines. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3226.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3226. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 24V681000Received . 968 units.

    Electrical System / Ignition

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Pressure Digger vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will rewire the accessory circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3185.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3185. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 24V439000Received . 3,425 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 aerial devices, digger diggers, pressure diggers, service trucks, reel lifters, pressure washers, and articulating crane models built on a Freightliner M2 Plus chassis. Please refer to Altec's recall report for specific vehicle make and model details. The lighting wire harness may be overloaded, preventing the vehicle lighting from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will rework the lighting wire harness and update the trailer module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3161; CSN-3170.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3161; CSN-3170. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 24V362000Received . 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: .

  9. 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: .

  10. 23V824000Received . 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: .

  11. 23V525000Received . 535 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3103. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 23V395000Received . 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: .

  13. 23V357000Received . 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: .

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

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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. 2023 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/aerial-device/2023/. 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
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
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 2023 Altec Aerial Device?
26,552 units in 13 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. 13 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Altec Aerial Device open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.