2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has 0 complaints and 29 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural cracks and mechanical failures as identified in the recalls. Reports also concern electrical system faults and safety hazards involving the boom and winch mechanisms.
There are 29 recalls involving various systems across multiple model years including the 2015 unit. These recalls cover equipment malfunctions, structural defects, electrical shorts, and safety-related component failures. The focus is on preventing injury risks due to instability, fires, or unexpected equipment movements.
- Outrigger interlock defect. Recall 15V473000 affects 2,514 devices with an interlock system that may fail to detect proper outrigger deployment, risking boom instability and injury. Replacement of the interlock module is provided.
- Mounting frame cracks. Recall 25V250000 and 21V736000 cover 103 and 2,115 units respectively. Cracks develop in mounting frame legs causing side plate breakage, potentially detaching pedestal from truck frame and risking injury. Owners are instructed to inspect and repair side plates free of charge.
- Cable damage fire risk. Recall 24V015000 affects 437 devices where engine compartment cables may rub and short circuit, increasing fire risk. Inspection and relocation of cables and fuse blocks are performed free of charge.
- Winch hydraulic motor failure. Recall 16V536000 covers 252 units with motors that may fail causing unexpected winch movement and injury risk. Hydraulic motor replacements are offered.
- Mounting frame side plate breakage. Recall 21V884000 covers 4,055 aerial devices where cracks cause side plates to break with similar injury risks. Repairs or kits are provided free of charge.
- Platform leveling yoke failure. Recall 18V110000 affects 18,000 units where yokes may fail causing occupants to fall. Inspection and correction of the leveling system are conducted without cost.
- Lower and upper boom spool shifting. Recall 21V409000 covers 1,977 units with boom raise spools that can shift unintentionally after joystick release, posing injury hazards. Installation of jumper hose, check valve, and cartridge replacement is done free of charge.
- Tow hitch marking error. Recall 20V301000 affects 396 devices with incorrect load rating placards that may result in tow hitch failure and crashes. Inspection, repairs, and placard replacement are provided.
- Air brake system defects. Recall 19V483000 covers 957 units missing pressure protection valves risking service brake pressure loss and crashes. Inspection and repairs are completed free of charge.
- Jib mast bending. Recall 17V560000 involves 143 units with jib masts that may bend under load increasing injury risk. Testing and replacement of defective masts are performed without charge.
Owners of 2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE units facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall notifications, or safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal guidance may assist in addressing persistent issues and ensuring compliance with recall remedies.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
18
Total Recalls
32298
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
103 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Risk: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 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.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
4055 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Risk: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
396 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCHES
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.
Risk: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
17 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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.
Risk: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
23 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
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.
Risk: If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
201 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCHES
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Altec LS63 and LS87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the Class 3 receiver tube. This towing combination was shipped without a placard that provides the maximum allowable towing limit, possibly resulting in the receiver tube being overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
24 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
Risk: If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
335 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of fire.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
252 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
Risk: Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
219 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.
Risk: The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.
2015 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.