Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 21, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 609)
Aerial Device Inadvertent Boom Movement
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
NHTSA ID: 14V745000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,907
Consequence Summary:
In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.55
October 3, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 605)
Trailer Tongue may Fail
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Novae Sure-Trac ST81181TPL2-B-140 equipment trailers built August 31, 2009, to September 27, 2012, and manufactured with 3/16 inch thick steel tubing. The tongue of the affected trailers may crack and separate from the trailer frame.
NHTSA ID: 14V616000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 344
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer tongue fails, a loss of control of the trailer or a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any cracks found and add a reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall begin on November 13, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 605.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.15
September 26, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 604)
Disc Chipper Fasteners may Fail
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 DC1317 wood chippers manufactured September 1, 2011, to July 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the chipper cutting disc bearing to the unit may fail and the chipper disc may detach.
NHTSA ID: 14V601000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 813
Consequence Summary:
If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will replace the disc bearing mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 604.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.7
August 15, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 603)
Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
NHTSA ID: 14V503000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.41
July 29, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 602)
Winch Drum may Fracture
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.
NHTSA ID: 14V461000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 67
Consequence Summary:
A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.69
June 19, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 599)
Torsion Bar Weld Failure
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.
NHTSA ID: 14V357000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 258
Consequence Summary:
If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.24
June 4, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 598)
Fiberglass Boom may Conduct Electricity
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured October 2009 through December 2012. The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers. Additionally, the joint connecting the fiberglass insert and the steel boom components may fail.
NHTSA ID: 14V308000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 120
Consequence Summary:
A fiberglass lower boom insert that can conduct electricity increases the risk of electrocution to the operator should the boom contact a power line. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will do supplemental dielectric testing and replace the lower boom, free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 598.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.67
January 2, 2014
(Campaign #: CSN 592)
Moisture In Control Module Plug may cause Movement
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010, through November 20, 2013. Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform.
NHTSA ID: 14V001000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 168
Consequence Summary:
The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the control module wiring harness, free of charge. The recall will begin on April 14, 2014. Customers may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 592.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.4
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