Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 28 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 7, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 708)
Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 18V873000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 156
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.85
November 28, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 706)
Missing or Insufficiently Tightened Fasteners
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. Some of the fasteners that secure the pedestal to the chassis may be missing or may be loose which can cause a loss of stability or separation of the pedestal.
NHTSA ID: 18V847000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 706.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.9
November 9, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 703)
Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
NHTSA ID: 18V791000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 331
Consequence Summary:
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.61
November 9, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 704)
Wiring may Chafe and cause Fire
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.
NHTSA ID: 18V792000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 186
Consequence Summary:
Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.01
October 30, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 702)
Elevator Riser Assembly Cracks
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 or LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices. The elevator riser assembly may crack and fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V762000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repairing any that are found and install an update kit, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 702.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25
October 26, 2018
(Campaign #: MAB 701)
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec DM45, DM47B, DC45 and DC47 Digger Derricks and TA50 and TA60 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turn table may fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V757000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 701.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 22, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 700)
Zone Rating Error may cause Loss of Load Control
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
NHTSA ID: 18V745000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 175
Consequence Summary:
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.71
October 16, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 699)
Converter Failure may cause Fire
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
NHTSA ID: 18V728000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.17
October 9, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 696)
Load Chart may Display Incorrect Values
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Altec AC40-152S Cranes. On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) screen may display incorrect load chart values.
NHTSA ID: 18V708000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 146
Consequence Summary:
Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will update the LMAP software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Altec at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 696.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.48
October 9, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 695)
Step May Separate from Fiberglass Platform
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
NHTSA ID: 18V706000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,592
Consequence Summary:
If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.03
October 4, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 693)
Hose Sock may Allow Electrical Continuity
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. The hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.
NHTSA ID: 18V693000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 208
Consequence Summary:
The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 693.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.4
September 12, 2018
(Campaign #: MAB 692)
Rotation Platform Fasteners may Break
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
NHTSA ID: 18V617000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.87
August 22, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 689)
Platform Mounting Hole Failure
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 18V552000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 530
Consequence Summary:
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.45
August 22, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 691)
Incorrectly Located Battery Fuse may Cause Short
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 18V553000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65
June 27, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 687)
Pedestal and Turntable Fasteners may Crack
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT40M/S, TA41-48M/S, and L42A aerial devices. The high strength pedestal and turntable fasteners may experience corrosion cracking, causing them to fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V435000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 153
Consequence Summary:
If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any of the fasteners with a head marking of 3036, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 687.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.71
June 27, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 688)
Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 18V434000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 290
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15.17
June 7, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 686)
High Voltage Grouding System may Fail
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V379000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.36
May 29, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 684)
Missing Placard for Trailer Hitch Load Limits
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Altec LS63 and LS87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the Class 3 receiver tube. This towing combination was shipped without a placard that provides the maximum allowable towing limit, possibly resulting in the receiver tube being overloaded.
NHTSA ID: 18V348000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 201
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and provide them with a placard that states the limit of the receiver tube assembly as 600lbs vertical load, and 6,000lbs towing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 684.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.76
May 25, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 682)
Travel Height Different then Indicated on Label
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 Altec TA48S aerial devices. The travel height of these vehicles may be greater than the indicated height on the decal that is located on the chassis dashboard.
NHTSA ID: 18V345000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will measure the vehicle's travel height, and if height is different than what is on the decals, the decals will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 682.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.22
May 25, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 683)
Starter Cable may Chafe and Cause Electrical Short
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Digger Derrick DM, D2000, D3000, D4000 Series vehicles built on Freightliner M2106/V chassis. The starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 18V346000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 133
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and better secure the starter cable as needed, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 683.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.87
May 11, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 680)
Stake Rails Become Dislodged
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Altec Flatbed Bodies with stake rails. The stake rails may not be properly retained, allowing them to become dislodged.
NHTSA ID: 18V311000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and provide stake rail retention kits, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 680.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 35.56
April 30, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 679)
Improperly Adjusted Grappler Holding Valve
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec EC175, EC225, and EC655 Feller Grappler Boom-Mounted Saw vehicles. The grappler load holding valve may not be properly adjusted, which can allow the tree trunk to slip or fall unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 18V276000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the tree trunk slips or falls, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will properly adjust the grappler load holding valve, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 679.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
April 20, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Boom Pivot Pin Failure
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 18V255000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
February 27, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 676)
Fiberglass Boom May Fail
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855 and AM862 Aerial Devices, and AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V138000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 59
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation, and replace the boom if necessary, free of charge or buy back the chassis and unit. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.07
February 14, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 672)
Platform Leveling Yoke Failure
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
NHTSA ID: 18V110000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18,000
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 30.4
January 11, 2018
(Campaign #: MAB 675)
Circuit Breaker Electrical Short May Cause Fire
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 18V035000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 675.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.41
January 11, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 673)
Load Chart may Display Incorrect Values
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Altec AC40-152S Cranes. On the affected cranes, the electronic Load Moment and Area Protection (LMAP) may display incorrect load chart values.
NHTSA ID: 18V036000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 122
Consequence Summary:
Using an incorrect chart value could lead to unit instability or loss of load control increasing the risk of death of serious injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will update the LMAP software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Altec at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 673.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.51
January 4, 2018
(Campaign #: CSN 674)
Inner Race Rotation Bearing Fastener Failure
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes. The inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years.
NHTSA ID: 18V006000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 674.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25
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