Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 18, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 591)
Feeder Tube Bracket Failure
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
NHTSA ID: 13V636000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 661
Consequence Summary:
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.14
October 17, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 581)
Bracket attaching the axle may break
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 WC126/166 and WC126A/166A Wood Chippers with various frame and axle combinations. In certain combinations, the bracket attaching the axle to the chipper may develop cracks and break.
NHTSA ID: 13V503000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 682
Consequence Summary:
If the bracket breaks, the axle may separate from the chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and service personnel will check and replace any axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 581.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.88
September 26, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 583)
PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT237 Aerial Devices mounted on Ford Super Duty Chassis' equipped with 6.8L gas engines and Muncie FR67 power take offs (PTO). In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
NHTSA ID: 13V458000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,145
Consequence Summary:
Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pressure switch and thermal blanket with the kit identified by Muncie, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Consumerr's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 583.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60.26
August 28, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 586)
Winch Bolts May Loosen
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
NHTSA ID: 13V390000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,743
Consequence Summary:
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 21, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 585)
Current Leakage Monitoring Cable
Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 AH75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.
NHTSA ID: 13V378000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 263
Consequence Summary:
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is CSN 585. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.19
June 28, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 582)
Cracks May Develop in the Turntable
Altec LLC (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 ALTEC LLC/LIFT-ALL LSS aerial devices manufactured December 2008 through October 2009. Cracks may develop in the turntable.
NHTSA ID: 13V276000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
Cracks may result in failure of the aerial device, increasing the risk of personal injury to the worker or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners to inspect the turntable. A stiffener repair kit will be installed on the turntable, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 582.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 27, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 580)
Cracks May Develop in Square Pedestals
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 AH75, AH85 and AH100 aerial devices equipped with square pedestals. In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.
NHTSA ID: 13V275000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 220
Consequence Summary:
Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners informing them to inspect the pedestal and if any cracks are found, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 580.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 29, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 565)
Battery Cable may Short
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
NHTSA ID: 13V224000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 761
Consequence Summary:
If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 576)
Jib Attachment Bracket may Fail
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 AC35/38 cranes equipped with 31-55 foot telescopic jibs built between 2010 and 2011. The jib attachment bracket is not sufficient for loads that can occur when the fully extended jib is lifted off the ground.
NHTSA ID: 13V193000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
If the jib fails while the crane is in operation, it could pose a risk of injury to people in close proximity.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will install jib bracket reinforcement kits. Dealers will also install a kit to repair any jib bracket that is damaged. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 576.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 11, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 574)
Winch Drum Fracture
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
NHTSA ID: 13V141000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,057
Consequence Summary:
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 4, 2013
(Campaign #: CSN 573)
Outrigger Brackets at Front Bumper may Bend
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on Kenworth chassis between November 2010 and October 2012. The brackets that attach the outrigger to the front bumper of the chassis may be inadequate to support the full capacity of the crane in certain positions.
NHTSA ID: 13V134000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
The inadequate mounting brackets may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the front bumper outrigger attachments. Notification to owners began on May 22, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 573.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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