2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has zero complaints and sixteen recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical and equipment components, including battery cable installation errors and hydraulic system malfunctions.
Sixteen recalls affect various systems including electrical, hydraulic equipment, structural components, and brakes. These address safety hazards such as fire risk, unintended boom movement, structural failures, and brake system deficiencies.
Recalls- Battery cable installation. NHTSA recall 11V386000 affects 63 vehicles. The battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly, leaving the battery hot cable unprotected and increasing fire risk. Altec will inspect and repair the fuse block mounting and cable connection at no cost.
- Battery equalizers. Recall 14V503000 covers 51 vehicles. Certain Sure Power Battery Equalizers use an epoxy compound that may become electrically conductive when heated, potentially causing a fire. Dealers will replace affected equalizers free of charge starting September 2014.
- Hydraulic pressure transducer. Recall 14V745000 affects 1907 units. Incorrect setting of the hydraulic pressure transducer can cause inadvertent boom movement in cooler temperatures, raising injury risk. Dealers will replace and install a pressure switch free of charge.
- Outrigger interlock module. Recall 15V473000 impacts 2514 aerial devices. The interlock control system may fail to detect proper outrigger deployment, risking boom instability. A new interlock module will be installed free of charge.
- Upper boom drive cylinders. Recall 15V096000 concerns 3889 units with Texas Hydraulics cylinders that may develop cracks, causing unintended boom movement. Affected cylinders will be inspected and replaced if cracked at no charge.
- Engine compartment cables. Recall 24V015000 involves 437 vehicles. Cables may contact the vehicle’s hood, risking damage and electrical short circuit that can cause fire. Altec will inspect and relocate cables and fuse blocks free of charge starting March 2024.
- Boom raise spools. Recall 21V409000 applies to 1977 vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools may shift unexpectedly after joystick release, risking injury. A jumper hose, check valve, and cartridge replacement will be performed free of charge.
- Mounting frame structure. Recall 21V736000 affects 2115 AT200A devices. Cracks in mounting frame legs can cause side plate breakage, possibly separating the pedestal from the truck frame. Altec will repair or provide a repair kit free of charge.
- Work platform mounting holes. Recall 18V552000 covers 530 devices with aluminum platforms. Mounting holes may fail, causing unexpected platform movement and injury risk. Dealers will install a reinforcing bracket kit at no cost.
- Service brakes and air system. Recall 19V483000 involves 957 vehicles with air-cushioned pintle hitch or accessory air components. Missing pressure protection valves may cause loss of service brake pressure, increasing crash risk. Inspections and repairs will be done free of charge.
- Platform leveling yoke. Recall 18V110000 affects 18,000 LRV and LR7 devices. The leveling yoke may fail, risking occupant falls from the platform. Altec will inspect and realign or replace yokes free of charge.
- Jib mast failure. Recall 17V560000 concerns 143 LS63 aerial devices where the jib mast may bend under load and fail. Altec will test and replace defective jibs free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or recall compliance issues with the 2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE should review their rights under state lemon laws. These laws may provide remedies for unresolved defects or safety hazards addressed by multiple recalls.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
32583
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
437 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
1977 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2115 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Risk: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
530 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
Risk: If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
143 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
Risk: The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2514 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
Risk: If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
3889 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Aerial Devices, models L36A, LRV, and LR7, manufactured June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2014, and built with Texas Hydraulics upper boom drive cylinders. In the affected aerial devices, the cylinder base end lug casting may develop cracks.
Risk: If the cylinder lug castings crack, they may fail, resulting in unintended movement of the boom, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
63 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 AERIAL DEVICES UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2010 THROUGH MAY 2011, THE BATTERY FUSE BLOCK MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE POWER SOURCE MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG SIDE (POST) OF THE FUSE LEAVING THE BATTERY HOT CABLE UNPROTECTED WITHOUT A FUSE.
Risk: THE CHASSIS BATTERIES COULD SHORT AND CAUSE A FIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Complaints
No complaints found.