Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 17, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Cylinder End Gland may Fail and cause Boom to Move

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured May 1, 1995, to August 15, 1999 and equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The cylinder end gland could fail which could cause uncontrolled boom movement.

NHTSA ID: 16V835000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,194

Consequence Summary:

Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.

Corrective Action:

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom, and repair or replace the cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 19.37

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October 5, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Improperly Sized Fiberglass Boom Tip Cover

Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.

NHTSA ID: 16V710000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 219

Consequence Summary:

The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.

Corrective Action:

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 58.9

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July 14, 2016

(Campaign #: CSN 635)

Unintended Winch Movement

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.

NHTSA ID: 16V536000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 252

Consequence Summary:

Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 52.78

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May 16, 2016

(Campaign #: CSN 633)

Improperly Torqued Rotation Bearing Fasteners

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.

NHTSA ID: 16V307000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 63

Consequence Summary:

If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84.13

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January 26, 2016

(Campaign #: CSN 629)

Cracks in the Pedestal Welds

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes manufactured January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015. The affected cranes have pedestals that may crack in the welded area.

NHTSA ID: 16V037000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect the pedestal for cracked welds and will replace the mounting bolts for the rotation bearing. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 629.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 20, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Unexpected Aerial Device Movement

Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured January 10, 2008, to December 31, 2015. The affected units have a hydraulic pressure control valve that may allow the aerial device to move even when not told to do so.

NHTSA ID: 16V023000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 195

Consequence Summary:

An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.

Corrective Action:

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure control valves, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.49

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