Altec Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by Altec Industries, Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 30, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 741)
Aerial Devices Not Stability Tested
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT248F Aerial Devices. The aerial devices have not been stability tested in accordance with ANSI A92.2.
NHTSA ID: 19V779000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 15
Consequence Summary:
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, instructing them to perform a stability test. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 4, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 739)
Incorrectly Plumbed Unit Outrigger Valve
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Altec D2/3/4B, DLB, DMB, DHB, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could continue retracting after an operator has stopped controlling them.
NHTSA ID: 19V710000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 275
Consequence Summary:
If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outrigger valve plumbing correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 739.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.55
September 18, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 737)
Trailer Brake Controllers Improperly Grounded
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.
NHTSA ID: 19V662000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 15
Consequence Summary:
A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.67
August 15, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 734)
Recovery Winch Valve Exceeds Pressure Rating
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
NHTSA ID: 19V602000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.96
August 6, 2019
(Campaign #: MAB 732)
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60 and TDA58 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
NHTSA ID: 19V578000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 118
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.31
August 5, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 730)
Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Collapse
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
NHTSA ID: 19V573000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.25
July 2, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 725)
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT37/41/48 and L37/42/44 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turntable may fail.
NHTSA ID: 19V508000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 59
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 725.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.14
June 21, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 724)
Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V483000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 957
Consequence Summary:
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 14.73
June 17, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 723)
Non-DOT Brake Line Fittings/FMVSS 106
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec AD108 Cable handlers and HLIW-T Trailer Mounted Insulator Washer vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with non-DOT brake line fittings that may leak at the air fittings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 106, "Brake Hoses."
NHTSA ID: 19V465000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 328
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lines leak, the parking brake may drag, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake line air fittings if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 723.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 30.18
June 17, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 722)
Pedestal May Separate From the Turntable
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 LR7, TA50/55/60 and L42/45 Aerial Devices. Multiple fasteners used to secure the rotation bearing may break, possibly resulting in the pedestal separating from the turntable.
NHTSA ID: 19V455000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 542
Consequence Summary:
If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 722.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 59.59
June 4, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 720)
Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Collapse
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
NHTSA ID: 19V409000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 435
Consequence Summary:
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.59
May 13, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 719)
Incorrect Slope Indicator Placard
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
NHTSA ID: 19V365000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,036
Consequence Summary:
An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.05
April 15, 2019
(Campaign #: MAB 716)
Pedestal and Turntable May Separate
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, TA50, TA55, TA60, and TA45M-T50 Aerial Devices. The fasteners that are used to secure the turntable to the pedestal may fail.
NHTSA ID: 19V303000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 153
Consequence Summary:
If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec has notified owners and dealers will inspect and replace the defective fasteners, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 716.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.69
February 27, 2019
(Campaign #: CSN 713)
Pedestal Tube may Crack
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
NHTSA ID: 19V127000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 14,389
Consequence Summary:
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.32
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