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2016 Altec Aerial Device Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Recall campaigns

26 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

25V562000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Aug 29, 2025
903 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN-3246View on NHTSA.gov
25V250000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Apr 17, 2025
103 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 3215View on NHTSA.gov
24V015000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Jan 11, 2024
437 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN-3142View on NHTSA.gov
23V216000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Mar 30, 2023
1,967 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
The risk: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy: Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 3064View on NHTSA.gov
22V613000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Aug 10, 2022
975 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN-3017View on NHTSA.gov
22V147000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 11, 2022
27,270 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after they were removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
The risk: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 855.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 855View on NHTSA.gov
21V884000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Nov 15, 2021
4,055 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 840View on NHTSA.gov
21V736000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Sep 23, 2021
2,115 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 836View on NHTSA.gov
21V722000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE

Sep 16, 2021
94 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices. The outer-race rotation bearing bolt washers may interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld, which could cause the rotation bearing bolts to break.
The risk: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will inspect the outer rotation bolt washers and repair the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 833.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 833View on NHTSA.gov
21V409000

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Jun 1, 2021
1,977 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 823View on NHTSA.gov
21V012000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Jan 15, 2021
213 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
The risk: The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 792View on NHTSA.gov
20V502000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Aug 25, 2020
17 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 774View on NHTSA.gov
20V301000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TRAILER HITCHES

May 26, 2020
396 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 761View on NHTSA.gov
19V602000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Aug 15, 2019
23 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
The 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.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 734View on NHTSA.gov
19V573000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 5, 2019
32 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LS60 Aerial Devices. The aerial devices may not meet all aerial level ground and slope stability requirements, allowing the units to become unstable and possibly overturn.
The risk: An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, instructing them to replace the unit load charts, adjust the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settings, verify the unit has the proper counterweight, and perform a stability test. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 730View on NHTSA.gov
19V483000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Jun 21, 2019
957 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 724View on NHTSA.gov
19V409000

EQUIPMENT

Jun 4, 2019
435 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices. The aerial device can be operated without the rear outriggers being deployed, which may cause the unit to be unstable.
The risk: An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct them to require the proper outrigger operation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 720.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 720View on NHTSA.gov
18V728000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Oct 16, 2018
24 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 699View on NHTSA.gov
18V552000

STRUCTURE

Aug 22, 2018
530 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 689View on NHTSA.gov
18V434000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Jun 27, 2018
290 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
The risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 688View on NHTSA.gov
18V379000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Jun 7, 2018
44 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
The risk: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 686View on NHTSA.gov
18V348000

TRAILER HITCHES

May 29, 2018
201 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and provide them with a placard that states the limit of the receiver tube assembly as 600lbs vertical load, and 6,000lbs towing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 684.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 684View on NHTSA.gov
18V110000

EQUIPMENT

Feb 14, 2018
18,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 672View on NHTSA.gov
17V560000

EQUIPMENT

Sep 11, 2017
143 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
The risk: The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 664View on NHTSA.gov
17V175000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Mar 14, 2017
335 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A short circuit increases the risk of fire.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 646View on NHTSA.gov
16V536000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Jul 14, 2016
252 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 635View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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