NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Altec Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Altec Aerial Device has 26 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Altec Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 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.
Missing Weld On Rear Pole Rack
NHTSA #23V216000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported March 30, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,967 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3064 · Owners notified May 26, 2023
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
Safety consequence
A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.
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.
Boom Weld May Crack
NHTSA #22V613000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 975 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3017 · Owners notified October 7, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
Safety consequence
A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.
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.
Chassis Fuel Line Clamps Not Properly Secured
NHTSA #22V147000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 27,270 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 855 · Owners notified May 6, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after they were removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
Safety consequence
Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 855.
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.
Bolt Failure May Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #21V722000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Turntable · NHTSA notice
Reported September 16, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 94 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 833 · Owners notified November 15, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
Safety consequence
Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
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.
Missing Combined Use Capacity Chart
NHTSA #21V012000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 213 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 792 · Owners notified March 16, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
Safety consequence
The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
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.
Engine Idle Increase may Affect Boom Movement
NHTSA #20V502000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control · NHTSA notice
Reported August 25, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 17 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 774 · Owners notified October 16, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
Safety consequence
The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
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.
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.
Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Collapse
NHTSA #19V573000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 5, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 730 · Owners notified September 13, 2019 · Vehicles built October 15, 2017 – February 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Collapse
NHTSA #19V409000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 435 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 720 · Owners notified July 25, 2019 · Vehicles built October 15, 2016 – January 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Converter Failure may cause Fire
NHTSA #18V728000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported October 16, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 699 · Owners notified December 10, 2018 · Vehicles built April 30, 2015 – June 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire
NHTSA #18V434000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 290 vehicles
Repair completion: 15.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 688 · Owners notified August 23, 2018 · Vehicles built December 23, 2016 – December 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
High Voltage Grouding System may Fail
NHTSA #18V379000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 7, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 44 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 686 · Owners notified August 6, 2018 · Vehicles built October 1, 2016 – December 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
IMS Cable may Rub and Short Circuit
NHTSA #17V175000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 14, 2017 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 335 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 646 · Owners notified April 13, 2017 · Vehicles built September 1, 2015 – October 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.
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.
Unintended Winch Movement
NHTSA #16V536000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Winch · NHTSA notice
Reported July 14, 2016 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 252 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 635 · Owners notified August 26, 2016 · Vehicles built December 26, 2015 – March 30, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other Altec Aerial Device model years
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