NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Altec Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Altec Aerial Device has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 Altec Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 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.
Fuel Lines May Chafe and Cause Fuel Leak
NHTSA #25V288000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 2, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,461 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3226 · Owners notified June 27, 2025
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure the lines. If the lines are damaged, the chassis manufacturer will repair the fuel lines. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3226.
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.
Damaged Cylinder Feeder Tube May Leak Oil
NHTSA #24V362000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported May 23, 2024 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,128 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3159 · Owners notified July 19, 2024
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.
Safety consequence
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 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.
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.
Misaligned Welder May Detach from Vehicle
NHTSA #23V824000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 43 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3133 · Owners notified February 1, 2024
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CB5-132D-S vehicles equipped with a Bobcat 260 welder installed on a track system. The welder may be misaligned, preventing the mounting fasteners from being properly tightened.
Safety consequence
Loose fasteners can allow the welder to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will align the welder and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 01, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3133.
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.
Power Inverter Missing Circuit Breaker
NHTSA #23V525000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 27, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 535 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3103 · Owners notified December 21, 2023
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.
Safety consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.
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.
Collision Mitigation Software Malfunction
NHTSA #23V395000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking · NHTSA notice
Reported June 1, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 59 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3085 · Owners notified July 28, 2023
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.
Safety consequence
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-468-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3085.
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.
Strobe Lights May Short and Cause Fire
NHTSA #23V357000 · Equipment — Emergency — Siren/Lighting/Strobes · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,431 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3079 · Owners notified July 14, 2023
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Safety consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
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.
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