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2018 Altec AT200A

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Dec 10, 2023
Safety recallsA 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.
3
Latest Dec 20, 2024
InvestigationsNHTSA 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.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Altec AT200A, most frequently naming the suspension category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension3100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns 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.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
24V952000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Dec 20, 2024
82 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with a AT200A devices. The units mounted on certain Ford E350 van chassis with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4050 and 4200 pounds, may fail at high loads due to a defect in the front axle.
The risk: Overload of the front axle capacity could cause it to fail and instability, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Ford dealers will install front springs, insulators, and nuts, free of charge. Additionally, a new label will be provided to indicate the upgraded gross axle weight rating. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3206.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN-3206View on NHTSA.gov
22V469000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Jun 30, 2022
430 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 van mounted AT200A and AT30G vehicles. The ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet may not provide adequate circuit protection against an electrical overload condition.
The risk: An overloaded electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Altec will install a new GFCI outlet with a circuit-breaker and new wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3008.
Altec Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 3008View on NHTSA.gov
20V187000

TIRES:MARKINGS

Mar 30, 2020
16 units potentially affected
The defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AT200A vehicles built on Ford E-350 Cutaway chassis. The rear tire size and load rating may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded.
The risk: An overload condition may reduce the vehicle's stability or result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires and replace any that are not the correct size and load rating, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Altec Industries Inc.Manufacturer number CSN 756View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Dec 10, 2023

Driver side leaf spring rebound clips are broken.

NHTSA ID
11559381
Incident
Dec 10, 2023
Suspension
Filed Dec 10, 2023

Driver side leaf spring rebound clips are broken

NHTSA ID
11559380
Incident
Dec 10, 2023
Suspension
Filed Dec 10, 2023

Driver side leaf spring rebound clips are broken

NHTSA ID
11559378
Incident
Dec 10, 2023

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SIL 779

EQUIPMENT

Altec has discovered that the protective fabric hose sock used on the hoses running from the fiberglass upper boom to the platform may extend into the insulating portion of the upper boom. This can cause the dielectric performance of the unit to be reduced if the sock has absorbed water or oil. Altec requires the hose sock length to be inspected on each unit and shortened if necessary to keep it out of the insulating portion of the boom. The inspection and repair must be completed no later than the next regular maintenance interval.

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.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Altec AT200A by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023010—
2022020—
2021020—
2020020—
2019020—
2018Viewing330—
2017030—
2016020—
2013010—
2012030—
2011020—
2010020—
2007020—
2006020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.