Altec Digger Derrick recalls
- Altec turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle. 2020–2024 Altec A-Class, Aa Series Aerial Device, Am Series Aerial Device +2 more
- Altec improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated. 2021–2023 Altec Digger Derrick, Ta Series Aerial Device
- Altec bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box. 2022–2025 Altec Aa Series Aerial Device, Am Series Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating. 2023 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA). 2025 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights. 2025 Altec Ac Series Crane, Digger Derrick
- Altec low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect. 2023 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Pressure Digger +2 more
- Altec chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module. 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection. 2023 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec gross Axle Weight Rating (gawr) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded. 2022–2025 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Forestry Body +1 more
- Altec chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown. 2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle. 2011–2022 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Service Body +1 more
- Altec front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle. 2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement. 2024 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown. 2023 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Pressure Digger
- Altec turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing. 2023 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall. 2004 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit. 2022 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit. 2021 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Effer Crane +1 more
- Altec boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting. 2021 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach. 2017 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld. 2016 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec during production, an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the derrick rotation bearing. 2022 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail. 2018 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls. 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec 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. 2018 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail. 2019 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail. 2018 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load. 2019 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope. 2009 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec pedestal tube welds may crack over time. 2003 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 2017 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Service Body
- Altec wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized. 2008 Altec Crane, Digger Derrick
- Altec high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turn table may fail. 2018 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position. 2014 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use. 2017 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking. 2018 Altec Aerial Device, Crane, Digger Derrick
- Altec high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail. 2016 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short. 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language. 1992 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings may fail. 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan. 2015 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued. 2014 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec 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. 2012 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. 2000 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick
- Altec fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall. 2009 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose. 2012 Altec Digger Derrick
- Altec in the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture. 2007 Altec Digger Derrick