Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 14, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 627)
Outrigger Welds May Crack
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes, 3852 series, manufactured January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the outriggers to fail.
NHTSA ID: 15V839000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outriggers and repair any cracks found, and install reinforcing collars, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. A ltec's number for this recall is CSN 627.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.5
December 1, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 626)
Missing Welds or Incorrect Anvil Spacers
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 DC610 and DSC6 Brush Chippers manufactured June 1, 2011, to April 1, 2015. The affected brush chippers may have improper or missing welds. Additionally, the DSC6 chippers may be equipped with incorrect anvil spacers.
NHTSA ID: 15V810000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 718
Consequence Summary:
Improper or missing welds and/or incorrect anvil spacers may cause the anvil to detach and interfere with the cutting blades, significantly damaging the chipper and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any of the missing or incorrect anvil welds, and will replace the improper anvil spacers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 626.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.92
July 28, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 625)
Outrigger Interlock Control System
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
NHTSA ID: 15V473000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,514
Consequence Summary:
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.04
June 23, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 620)
Rotation Bearing Fasteners may Fail
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125 and AH150 aerial devices manufactured January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
NHTSA ID: 15V398000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.26
March 16, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 614)
Counterbalance Valve Crack may Allow Boom Movement
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.
NHTSA ID: 15V150000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 120
Consequence Summary:
Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.5
February 23, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 612)
Short Circuit may Result in Module Overheating
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
NHTSA ID: 15V101000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,142
Consequence Summary:
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.36
February 19, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 611)
Cylinder Base End Lug May Crack
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Aerial Devices, models L36A, LRV, and LR7, manufactured June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2014, and built with Texas Hydraulics upper boom drive cylinders. In the affected aerial devices, the cylinder base end lug casting may develop cracks.
NHTSA ID: 15V096000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,889
Consequence Summary:
If the cylinder lug castings crack, they may fail, resulting in unintended movement of the boom, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cylinders for specific casting suspect lots. If both upper boom drive cylinders are not of the suspect lots, no further action is required. If a cylinder is found to be of one of the suspect lots, it will be inspected for visible cracks. If cracks are found the unit should be removed from service immediately and the cylinder will be replaced. If no cracks are found, the unit will be scheduled for magnetic particle inspection of the cylinder lug within 60 days. All of these actions will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 611.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.98
February 6, 2015
(Campaign #: CSN 610)
Un-Impeded Movement of Telescopic Jib
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib's manufactured March 1, 2005, to August 30, 2013. There may be un-impeded movement of the telescopic jib if the limiting pin is not inserted in the correct position.
NHTSA ID: 15V070000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 724
Consequence Summary:
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit that will aid the operator in the proper placement of the pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 610.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.62
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