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2023 Altec AM55 Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Altec AM55 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 Altec AM55. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Altec AM55. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Hydraulic System May Have Missing Check Valve
NHTSA #25V909000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Motor/Hydraulic Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 18 vehicles
Repair completion: 22.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3272 · Owners notified February 10, 2026
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc.(Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AA55, 2023 AM55, AN46, and AN55 vehicles. A check valve that retains oil in the boom hoses may not have been installed, allowing a vacuum to form and reducing the upper boom’s insulation.
Safety consequence
Reduced insulation can conduct electricity to the operator or others touching the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury and death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide instructions to owners on how to inspect their vehicles for the check valve. Altec service will install the check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3272.
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