NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Altec Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Altec Aerial Device has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2014 Altec Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Altec Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Cable Entry Step May Detach
NHTSA #25V562000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported August 29, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 903 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3246 · Owners notified October 24, 2025
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.
Pedestal and Truck Frame May Separate
NHTSA #25V250000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported April 17, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 103 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3215 · Owners notified April 7, 2025
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
Safety consequence
A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the mounting frame side plates for cracks. If cracks are found, Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3215.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit
NHTSA #24V015000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported January 11, 2024 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 437 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3142 · Owners notified March 8, 2024
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Pedestal and Truck Frame May Separate
NHTSA #21V884000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Turntable · NHTSA notice
Reported November 15, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,055 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 840 · Owners notified January 13, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
Safety consequence
A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 840.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Pedestal and Truck Frame May Separate
NHTSA #21V736000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Turntable · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,115 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 836 · Owners notified October 13, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
Safety consequence
A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 836.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Unintended Movement of the Lower and Upper Booms
NHTSA #21V409000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported June 1, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,977 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 823 · Owners notified July 28, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
Safety consequence
Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Tow Hitch May Have Incorrect Load Rating Markings
NHTSA #20V301000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported May 26, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 396 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 761 · Owners notified July 24, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
Safety consequence
If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 761.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recovery Winch Valve Exceeds Pressure Rating
NHTSA #19V602000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Winch · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 734 · Owners notified October 7, 2019 · Vehicles built July 15, 2012 – July 15, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #19V483000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported June 21, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 957 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 724 · Owners notified August 15, 2019 · Vehicles built July 30, 2003 – April 17, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Platform Mounting Hole Failure
NHTSA #18V552000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 530 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 689 · Owners notified October 19, 2018 · Vehicles built May 30, 2008 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Missing Placard for Trailer Hitch Load Limits
NHTSA #18V348000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 201 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 684 · Owners notified July 25, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2012 – February 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Platform Leveling Yoke Failure
NHTSA #18V110000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 18,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 672 · Owners notified April 11, 2018 · Vehicles built December 1, 1997 – December 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Possible Jib Mast Failure
NHTSA #17V560000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2017 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 143 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 664 · Owners notified October 13, 2017 · Vehicles built July 1, 2011 – February 28, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Safety consequence
The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improperly Sized Fiberglass Boom Tip Cover
NHTSA #16V710000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2016 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 219 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified December 1, 2016 · Vehicles built April 15, 2014 – October 15, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Outrigger Interlock Control System
NHTSA #15V473000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 28, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,514 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 625 · Owners notified September 4, 2015 · Vehicles built June 1, 2006 – April 1, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Counterbalance Valve Crack may Allow Boom Movement
NHTSA #15V150000 · Equipment — Mechanical · NHTSA notice
Reported March 16, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 120 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 614 · Owners notified May 12, 2015 · Vehicles built April 1, 2014 – July 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Short Circuit may Result in Module Overheating
NHTSA #15V101000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,142 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 612 · Owners notified April 17, 2015 · Vehicles built October 1, 2012 – June 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Cylinder Base End Lug May Crack
NHTSA #15V096000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported February 19, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,889 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 611 · Owners notified April 6, 2015 · Vehicles built June 1, 2011 – September 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Aerial Device Inadvertent Boom Movement
NHTSA #14V745000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 21, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,907 vehicles
Repair completion: 49.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 609 · Owners notified January 16, 2015 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – July 15, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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