2015 Altec Aerial Device Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2015 Altec Aerial Device has 20 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

20Recalls

0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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2015 Altec Aerial Device recalls

Cable step may detach, raising injury risk

Recall 25V562Aug 29, 2025903 vehicles affected

Certain aerial device, digger derrick, and service body utility vehicles may have a cable step wire rope assembly that is improperly secured.

Cracks in Aerial Device Frame Can Cause Separation

Recall 25V250Apr 17, 2025103 vehicles affected

Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame on certain aerial devices, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.

Battery Cables May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Recall 24V015Jan 11, 2024437 vehicles affected

Cables in the engine compartment of certain aerial devices may rub against the vehicle's hood.

Weld may crack, letting auger bracket detach from boom

Recall 22V613Aug 10, 2022975 vehicles affected

Certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 aerial devices may have a weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket that could crack.

Cracks May Cause Aerial Device Mounting Frame to Break Free

Recall 21V884Nov 15, 20214,055 vehicles affected

Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame on these aerial devices.

Cracked Mounting Frame Could Separate From Truck

Recall 21V736Sep 23, 20212,115 vehicles affected

Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame on certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices.

Boom Can Move Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 21V409Jun 1, 20211,977 vehicles affected

Certain aerial device units have lower and upper boom raise spools that can shift after the joystick or control interlock is released.

Boom May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury

Recall 20V502Aug 25, 202017 vehicles affected

On certain aerial devices built on International N9/N10 chassis, the engine idle can rise suddenly during an HC Desorb cycle.

Tow Hitch May Fail If Overloaded, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 20V301May 26, 2020396 vehicles affected

Certain aerial devices and body-only units with Class 3 tow hitches may have incorrect load rating markings.

Winch Can Overload and Risk Injury or Death

Recall 19V602Aug 15, 201923 vehicles affected

Certain 2012-2019 aerial devices may have a recovery winch valve that allows the winch to lift more than its rated capacity.

Air Brake Pressure Can Be Lost, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V483Jun 21, 2019957 vehicles affected

Certain aerial device and utility trucks may be missing pressure protection valves in their accessory air systems, and the air-cushioned pintle hook may be connected to the wrong air lines.

Converter Can Fail and Cause a Fire

Recall 18V728Oct 16, 201824 vehicles affected

Certain 2015-2017 Altec aerial devices, including TA45M and AM50/55 models equipped with a 500W DC-DC converter, may have a converter that can fail.

Aerial Lift Platform Can Move Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V552Aug 22, 2018530 vehicles affected

Certain aerial devices with aluminum work platforms have platform mounting holes that may fail.

Trailer hitch may overload and detach, raising crash risk

Recall 18V348May 29, 2018201 vehicles affected

Certain Altec aerial devices with a pintle hook mounted into a Class 3 receiver tube were shipped without a placard stating the maximum allowable towing limit.

Platform Yoke Can Fail, Risking Operator Falls

Recall 18V110Feb 14, 201818,000 vehicles affected

The platform leveling yoke on certain aerial devices may fail.

Jib mast may bend under load, risking injury nearby

Recall 17V560Sep 11, 2017143 vehicles affected

Certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 aerial devices have a jib mast that may bend when under load.

Wiring Can Rub and Short Circuit, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 17V175Mar 14, 2017335 vehicles affected

A cable in the idle mitigation system may have been installed improperly, so it can rub against an electrical component and cause a short circuit.

Boom Tip Cover May Let Metal Touch Live Wires

Recall 16V710Oct 5, 2016219 vehicles affected

Certain 2014-2015 Altec aerial devices (A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T and A82-T models, built between April 15, 2014 and October 15, 2015) have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an opening that is the wrong size.

Winch Motor Shaft May Fail, Causing Sudden Movement

Recall 16V536Jul 14, 2016252 vehicles affected

Certain 2015-2016 Altec aerial devices and digger derrick trucks, built between December 26, 2015 and March 30, 2016 and equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, may have a hydraulic motor whose shaft can fail.

Boom Can Become Unstable If Outriggers Not Deployed

Recall 15V473Jul 28, 20152,514 vehicles affected

Certain aerial devices may fail to detect whether the outriggers are properly deployed.

2015 Altec Aerial Device questions

Does the 2015 Altec Aerial Device have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls for the 2015 Altec Aerial Device: Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Cracks in Aerial Device Frame Can Cause Separation; Battery Cables May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Weld may crack, letting auger bracket detach from boom; Cracks May Cause Aerial Device Mounting Frame to Break Free. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Altec Aerial Device has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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