NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Altec Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Altec Aerial Device has 29 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2019 Altec Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 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.
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.
Boom Tip Outlet May Be Missing GFCI Protection
NHTSA #23V438000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 22, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 18 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3091 · Owners notified August 25, 2023
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT335 vehicles. An inverter-powered outlet may have been installed at the aerial boom tip without ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) protection.
Safety consequence
An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a GFCI outlet as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3091.
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.
Jib Winch May be Operated without Outriggers Set
NHTSA #22V794000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported October 21, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 71 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3030 · Owners notified December 16, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices. The material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set, allowing the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.
Safety consequence
Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3030.
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.
Engine Stall from Blown Ignition Circuit Fuse
NHTSA #22V577000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 594 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3015; CSN 3097 · Owners notified September 30, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT237, AT37G, AT40G, AT41M, and CB5-132D-S aerial devices. A wire to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge, which can expose the wire to metal and result in a blown ignition circuit fuse.
Safety consequence
A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3015.
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.
Missing Carbon Monoxide Detectors
NHTSA #22V146000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 46 vehicles
Repair completion: 2.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 854 · Owners notified May 6, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 SK185-MP, and SKC landscaping spray vans. The vehicles are not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.
Safety consequence
Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a carbon monoxide detector and safety alert placard, 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 864.
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.
Shear Plates May Fail
NHTSA #22V071000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported February 9, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 167 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 851 · Owners notified April 8, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Safety consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
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.
Over-Tightened Bolts in Rotation Bearing
NHTSA #22V072000 · Structure — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported February 9, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 454 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 849 · Owners notified March 25, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ATTXX-M/P/S aerial devices. Bolts in the rotation bearing outer-race may have been over-tightened, allowing the bolts to break.
Safety consequence
Broken bolts can cause separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will replace the outer-race rotation bolts, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on March 25, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 849.
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 #22V058000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Turntable · NHTSA notice
Reported February 3, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 157 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 846 · Owners notified April 4, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 LS60 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 April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 846.
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.
Incorrect Hydraulic Plumbing to Lift Cylinders
NHTSA #21V998000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Motor/Hydraulic Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 150 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 842 · Owners notified February 18, 2022
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 AN67-E100, AA67-E100, AN67, AA67, and AN55-E88 aerial devices. The hydraulic plumbing to the lift cylinders of the lower and upper booms could be connected incorrectly, allowing the boom to overextend.
Safety consequence
The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling jib, causing the aerial device to tip over and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and correct the plumbing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 842.
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.
Hydraulic Check Valve May Have Snap Ring Failure
NHTSA #20V765000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2020 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,987 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 787 · Owners notified February 9, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
Safety consequence
Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.
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.
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #20V587000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 280 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 778 · Owners notified October 29, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Safety consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.
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.
Oil Leak from PTO May Cause Fire
NHTSA #20V401000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 10, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,550 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 767 · Owners notified September 8, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 AT200A, AT235, AT37-G, AT40-G, AT41/48M Aerial Devices mounted on a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550 chassis equipped with a gas engine and Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket.
Safety consequence
Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 767.
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.
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #20V282000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported May 19, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 157 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 760 · Owners notified July 2, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Safety consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 760.
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 Devices Not Stability Tested
NHTSA #19V779000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported October 30, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 15 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 741 · Owners notified December 16, 2019 · Vehicles built November 15, 2018 – July 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Trailer Brake Controllers Improperly Grounded
NHTSA #19V662000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported September 18, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 15 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 737 · Owners notified November 4, 2019 · Vehicles built May 15, 2019 – August 16, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.
Safety consequence
A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #19V578000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 6, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 118 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign MAB 732 · Owners notified August 9, 2019 · Vehicles built December 10, 2018 – July 20, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #19V508000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 59 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 725 · Owners notified August 22, 2019 · Vehicles built March 15, 2018 – May 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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