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2015 Altec Aerial Device problems

No complaints are listed for the 2015 Altec Aerial Device. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
20
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
18,000
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
21

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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20 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 20.

25V562000

Date: 2025-08-29. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V250000

Date: 2025-04-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V015000

Date: 2024-01-11. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V613000

Date: 2022-08-10. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V884000

Date: 2021-11-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V736000

Date: 2021-09-23. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V409000

Date: 2021-06-01. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V502000

Date: 2020-08-25. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V301000

Date: 2020-05-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

19V602000

Date: 2019-08-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

21 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
STRUCTURE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
PARKING BRAKE1

11031313

Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Altec has received notification from Parker Chelsea, the manufacturer, of an issue with some of their 281 and 890 Series PTOs. An unintended restriction in lubrication flow may produce elevated back pressure in cold-start scenarios, leading to partial engagement of the clutch. Once the vehicle reach

11001160

Date: 2024-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Altec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an insufficient threshold on certain units built from December 2004 to October 2022. This can cause the relay to overheat and fail, causing the accessory lights to stop working.

10249209

Date: 2024-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Altec has learned that the cap screws used to mount the planetary winch at the turntable could be shorter than specified on certain D3000A/B and D4000A/B units built from January 2012 to December 2015.

10238374

Date: 2023-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from January 2010 to January 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space causing a potential pinch point. Altec has created a kit to eliminate the possible p

10235128

Date: 2023-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Altec has learned that the hydraulic ball valve on the hydraulic reservoir return line of certain L42/45 M/P units built from February 2002 to November 2019 might not get returned to the open position after being turned to the closed position for maintenance. If the upper boom drive system is articu

10230478

Date: 2023-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.

Altec has learned that on certain AT37-G aerial devices built from November 2007 to April 2018, the rear torsion bar swing arm can interfere with the long runner channels under the body as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. The interference can cause wear issues and can cause welds on the b

10222578

Date: 2022-10-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Product advisory posted on our web site to inform owners, user, & operators that the new ANSI A92.2-2021 standard has taken effect and they must review. The standard has changed some of the responsibilities of the parties who use or operate vehicle mounted aerial devices.

10218664

Date: 2022-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. In certain 2011 through 2013 and 2015 model year F-650 and F-750 vehicles wi

10210823

Date: 2022-05-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

The body compartment wiring on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built from 2014 to 2021 contains an in-line fuse located close to the lighting in the compartment, while other units are fused upstream, closer to the power source. Altec has learned that the units affe

10210534

Date: 2022-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on AA755L and A-series aerial devices and DLB, DMB, and D2/3/4000B series digger derricks could have the potential to produce a very small amount of flow into the lower tools circuit when the outriggers and tools mode is engag

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

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AERIAL DEVICE0

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