2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical systems, hydraulic components, air brakes, and platform safety based on recall data.
There are five recalls related to electrical, hydraulic, braking, and platform leveling systems. These affect multiple components and involve safety risks such as electrical shock, fire, inadvertent boom movement, loss of brake pressure, and platform falls.
Recalls- Electrical leakage monitor. Recall 11V389000 affected 67 vehicles. The BCM 44B electrical leakage monitoring system meter was incorrectly installed and wiring may come loose, causing a risk of electrical shock or electrocution. Altec notifies owners and repairs vehicles free of charge.
- Battery equalizer fire hazard. Recall 14V503000 involved 51 vehicles with Sure Power Battery Equalizers using an epoxy compound that can conduct electricity after heat exposure, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace affected units free of charge.
- Hydraulic pressure transducer. Recall 14V745000 covered 1,907 aerial devices with an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer that may cause inadvertent boom movement in cold temperatures. Dealers replace and install a pressure switch at no cost to owners.
- Service brakes air system. Recall 19V483000 affected 957 vehicles with missing pressure protection valves or incorrect air line connections, risking loss of service brake pressure and increased crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair free of charge.
- Platform leveling yoke failure. Recall 18V110000 covered 18,000 units where the platform leveling yoke may fail, potentially causing an occupant to fall. Altec inspects and replaces misaligned yokes free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help clarify those rights.
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Summary
2003
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
20982
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
957 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Risk: Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
18000 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
Risk: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
1907 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
Risk: In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
51 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
67 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997-2009 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1997 THROUGH JULY 2009, EQUIPPED WITH A BCM 44B ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE METER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THE WIRING MAY COME LOOSE; HOWEVER, THE METER COULD STILL INDICATE THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE LEAKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN THE USER TOUCHING A CONDUCTOR, UNAWARE THAT IT MAY BE ENERGIZED AND RISKING ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
Complaints
No complaints found.