Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2011
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 21, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 554)
BATTERY SEPARATOR
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER BATTERY SEPARATOR DEVICES, PART NUMBER 16511893 (MODEL 1314) OR 16512967 (MODEL 1315). THE BATTERY SEPARATOR CAN OVERHEAT.
NHTSA ID: 11V600000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 129
Consequence Summary:
OVERHEATING OF THE BATTERY SEPARATOR CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BATTER SEPARATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 5, 2011
(Campaign #: MAB 555)
PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM FAILURE
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AH75, AH85 AND AH100 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2010, FOR FAILURE OF THE PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 11V498000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF THE PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED PLATFORM MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND ALTEC DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-GO-ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 1, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 550)
UNINTENTIONAL BOOM FUNCTION/MECHANICAL INTERLOCK
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DL/DM SERIES, D4000A, AND DB37 DIGGER DERRICK SERVICE UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2011 THROUGH APRIL 2011, EQUIPPED WITH PQ SINGLE AXIS BOOM CONTROLLERS. THE MECHANICAL INTERLOCK (LOCK OUT) MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 11V451000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 35
Consequence Summary:
IF THE CONTROL INTERLOCK DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE CONTROL HANDLE CAN BE ACCIDENTLY SHIFTED CAUSING MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND ALTEC DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAND CONTROLLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-GO-ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 3, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 546)
COMPARTMENT LATCH
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 SERVICE UTILITY BODY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH MAY 2011. THE COMPARTMENT LATCH MAY FAIL IN THE SECONDARY (SAFETY CATCH) POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 11V397000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 4,500
Consequence Summary:
THE COMPARTMENT DOOR ON THE UTILITY SERVICE BODY COULD COME OPEN DURING TRANSIT IF THE PRIMARY LATCHING POSITION IS NOT ENGAGED. A PERSON OR OBJECT COULD THEN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION, CAUSING INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL DIRECT THE CUSTOMERS TO INSPECT THE COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCHES AND REPLACE ANY THAT DO NOT HOLD IN THE SECONDARY LATCHING POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 2011
(Campaign #: MAB 547)
AXLE SPINDLES
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 DC-912A AND MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 WC126A WOOD CHIPPERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2009 THROUGH JULY 2011. FATIGUE FAILURES CAN OCCUR AT THE BEARING GREASE HOLE LOCATED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE.
NHTSA ID: 11V387000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 210
Consequence Summary:
THE SPINDLE ON THE AXLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHIPPER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-435-9258.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 549)
ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE METER
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.
NHTSA ID: 11V389000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 67
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 548)
BATTERY FUSE BLOCK INSPECTION
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 AERIAL DEVICES UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2010 THROUGH MAY 2011, THE BATTERY FUSE BLOCK MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE POWER SOURCE MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG SIDE (POST) OF THE FUSE LEAVING THE BATTERY HOT CABLE UNPROTECTED WITHOUT A FUSE.
NHTSA ID: 11V386000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 63
Consequence Summary:
THE CHASSIS BATTERIES COULD SHORT AND CAUSE A FIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTION OF THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE FUSE BLOCK, THE POSITION OF THE FUSE BLOCK MOUNTING PLATE ON THE BATTERY, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 6, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 541A)
ROTATION BEARING FASTENER REPLACEMENT
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 AERIAL DEVICES AND DIGGER DERRICKS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THE HIGH STRENGTH FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE BOOM TURNTABLE TO THE PEDESTAL MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION CRACKING, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BOOM TO FALL.
NHTSA ID: 11V318000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
A FALLING BOOM MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER OR PEOPLE NEARBY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 24, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 545)
BOOM LIFT CYLINDER
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 DM 45, DM 47 AND DM 50 DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010. THESE UNITS MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BOOM LIFT CYLINDER ROD EYE CASTING THAT CAN CAUSE THE CASTING TO FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 11V297000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 227
Consequence Summary:
IF THE ROD EYE CASTING FAILS, THE BOOM MAY SUDDENLY FALL CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL INSPECT THE LIFT CYLINDER ROD EYE CASTING FOR CRACKS. ANY CYLINDERS FOUND WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 16, 2011
(Campaign #: CSN 544)
ANNUAL DIELECTRIC TEST
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN AT40M/P AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 2009. THESE UNITS HAVE FIBERGLASS ARM LINKS THAT, OVER TIME, MAY DEVELOP REDUCED ELECTRICAL ISOLATION PERFORMANCE. AS SUCH, THE LINKS MAY BEGIN TO CONDUCT CURRENT.
NHTSA ID: 11V284000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 103
Consequence Summary:
IF THE ARM LINK CONDUCTS CURRENT, SHOULD THE ARM LINK CONTACT AN ELECTRICAL WIRE, THE OPERATOR MAY BE SHOCKED OR ELECTROCUTED AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL REPLACE THE LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 28, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT BRACKETS
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN AT35-G, AT37-G, AT235, AND AT237 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 2008. THESE UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHT THAT IS WELDED IN PLACE. IN THE EVENT OF WELD FAILURE, THE COUNTERWEIGHT MAY FALL OUT WHILE TRAVELLING.
NHTSA ID: 11V197000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 832
Consequence Summary:
IF THESE STEEL PIECES FALL IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE OR OTHER TRAFFIC, A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC HAS DEVELOPED KITS TO IMPROVE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHTS. CUSTOMERS AT THEIR OPTION MAY PERFORM THE REPAIR OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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