Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2012
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 24, 2012
(Campaign #: MAB 572)
Wood Chipper Blades may Separate
Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.
NHTSA ID: 12V517000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 205
Consequence Summary:
Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 3, 2012
(Campaign #: MAB 571)
Front Brake Line may Kink
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a Freightliner chassis. Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking.
NHTSA ID: 12V483000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,807
Consequence Summary:
Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 4, 2013. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 18, 2012
(Campaign #: CSN 570)
Cylinder Piston Retention System
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 AH75/85/100 and HL125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. As a result, the cylinder could loosen from the rod allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the confines of the chassis when it is in a stowed position.
NHTSA ID: 12V456000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 245
Consequence Summary:
If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and will increase the torque on the piston free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 30, 2012
(Campaign #: CSN 568)
PENGO extension shaft separation
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
NHTSA ID: 12V423000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,193
Consequence Summary:
The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 21, 2012
(Campaign #: MAB 563)
Boom Pivot Pin
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
NHTSA ID: 12V411000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 8, 2012
(Campaign #: CSN 560)
Torsion Bar
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.
NHTSA ID: 12V390000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 141
Consequence Summary:
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 3, 2012
(Campaign #: CSN 551)
Frame Cracks
Altec Environmental Products (AEP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DC1217 and DC1317 and model year 2008-2011 DC1317HP wood chippers. Cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.
NHTSA ID: 12V383000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 227
Consequence Summary:
If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action:
AEP will notify owners, and dealers will install frame reinforcement kits to all affected units. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Environmental Products at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 26, 2012
(Campaign #: 559)
LOWER BOOM FAILURE
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1993-2004 AA755 AND AA755L VEHICLES. CONTINUOUS OVERLOADING OR SIDE LOADING OF THE BOOMS COULD CAUSE THE LOWER BOOM TO CRACK NEAR THE LOWER BOOM PIVOT.
NHTSA ID: 12V127000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,222
Consequence Summary:
CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE BOOM TO FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PEOPLE OR PROPERTY BELOW.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE AA BOOM STIFFENER KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 3, 2012
(Campaign #: CSN 556)
ANTI-TWO BLOCK SWITCH COVER KIT
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 AC38 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AC18 AND AC23 UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-TWO BLOCK (ATB) SWITCH TREE GUARD OPTION. THE ATB TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
NHTSA ID: 12V041000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BRACKET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE COMPONENTS COULD BE DISLODGED WHEN THE BOOM IS RAISED TOWARDS THE MAXIMUM ELEVATION AND COULD CAUSE THE ATB SWITCH, COVER, AND WEIGHT TO FALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PEOPLE OR PROPERTY BELOW.
Corrective Action:
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND INSTRUCT UNIT OWNERS TO INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET AND CORRECT ANY INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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