CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Altec Aerial Device has 36 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2018 Altec Aerial Device recalls
Cable step may detach, raising injury risk
Certain aerial device, digger derrick, and service body utility vehicles may have a cable step wire rope assembly that is improperly secured.
Battery Cables May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Cables in the engine compartment of certain aerial devices may rub against the vehicle's hood.
Pole rack may crack and drop, risking injury
Certain Altec digger derricks and aerial devices may be missing a weld at the base of the rear pole rack.
Weld may crack, letting auger bracket detach from boom
Certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 aerial devices may have a weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket that could crack.
Wire May Blow Fuse and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk
A wire connected to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge.
Aerial Device Vans Lack CO Detectors, Risking Undetected Poisoning
These 2017-2021 aerial device vehicles were built without carbon monoxide detectors.
Loose Fuel Line Clamps Can Leak Fuel and Cause Fire
Certain aerial devices from model years 2016 through 2021 may have chassis fuel line clamps that were not properly secured after being removed to install an aftermarket accessory.
Cracked Bulkhead Plate Can Separate Equipment From Truck Frame
Certain aerial devices and digger derricks mounted on trucks may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate of the unit subbase.
Bolts may break, letting aerial device pedestal separate
Certain aerial devices from model years 2017 through 2021 may have rotation bearing bolt washers that interfere with a nearby pedestal weld.
Boom Plumbing May Be Wrong, Risking Tip-Over
On certain aerial devices, the hydraulic plumbing to the lift cylinders of the lower and upper booms may have been connected incorrectly.
Aerial Device Bolts May Break, Pedestal Could Separate
Certain 2016-2021 LS87 aerial devices may have rotation bearing bolt washers that interfere with an adjacent pedestal weld.
Boom Can Move Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Certain aerial device units have lower and upper boom raise spools that can shift after the joystick or control interlock is released.
Bolts May Crack and Let Aerial Lift Base Separate
Rotation bearing fasteners on certain aerial device vehicles may develop stress corrosion cracking.
Missing capacity chart on aerial device controls can raise injury risk
Certain 2016-2020 Altec digger derricks and aerial devices set up for combined use, and equipped with radio remote upper controls, have only the derrick use capacity chart.
Boom May Move Unintentionally, Risking Injury
Certain 2018-2020 aerial device and digger derrick vehicles equipped with a DC pump may have a hydraulic check valve whose snap ring can fail.
Boom May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
On certain aerial devices built on International N9/N10 chassis, the engine idle can rise suddenly during an HC Desorb cycle.
Oil Leaks Can Ignite Exhaust Heat Shield, Causing Fire Risk
This recall covers certain 2017-2020 aerial devices mounted on Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 chassis with gas engines and a Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO).
Tow Hitch May Fail If Overloaded, Raising Crash Risk
Certain aerial devices and body-only units with Class 3 tow hitches may have incorrect load rating markings.
Bolts Securing Boom Pedestal May Break, Risking Separation
Certain aerial devices and digger derricks built from 2018 through 2020 may have bolts that attach the pedestal to the turntable that can fail.
Aerial Device May Collapse Without Stability Testing
Certain aerial devices, which are the boom-mounted lifts used on utility and work trucks, have not been stability tested as required by the ANSI A92.2 standard.
Winch Can Overload and Risk Injury or Death
Certain 2012-2019 aerial devices may have a recovery winch valve that allows the winch to lift more than its rated capacity.
Fasteners May Fail, Letting Aerial Device Pedestal Separate
The high strength fasteners that secure the pedestal to the turntable on certain aerial devices may fail.
Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Overturn
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2016 through 2019 Altec aerial devices, including specific 2017-2019 LS60 units.
Aerial device fasteners may fail, letting pedestal separate
Certain 2018-2019 aerial devices may have high strength fasteners that secure the pedestal to the turntable.
Air Brake Pressure Can Be Lost, Raising Crash Risk
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.
Bolts May Break, Letting Aerial Device Pedestal Separate
Certain 2017 and 2018 Altec aerial devices (LR7, TA50/55/60 and L42/45 models) may have multiple fasteners securing the rotation bearing that can break.
Aerial Device Can Run Without Outriggers, Risking Collapse
This recall covers certain 2016-2019 LR7 Series aerial devices.
Turntable Fasteners May Fail, Risking Aerial Device Separation
Certain 2017-2018 Altec aerial devices have fasteners that secure the turntable to the pedestal, and those fasteners may fail.
Brake Lights May Illuminate Without Pedal Pressed
Some 2017-2018 Altec digger derricks, aerial devices, and service bodies are equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that, depending on the vehicle's wiring, may light up even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Damaged Engine Wiring Can Cause a Fire
Under-hood wiring on certain 2017-2018 aerial devices may be damaged by sharp edges in the engine bay.
Fasteners May Fail, Pedestal Could Separate From Turntable
High strength fasteners securing the pedestal to the turntable on certain 2018 aerial devices and digger derricks may fail.
Platform Step Can Break Off, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2017-2018 aerial devices and digger derricks with fiberglass platforms have a defect in which the step on the outside of the platform can break off during normal use.
Overtightened Bolts May Break, Letting Equipment Separate
Certain 2018 Altec aerial devices, cranes, and digger derricks may have had the fasteners on the rotation platform overtightened at the factory.
Aerial Lift Platform Can Move Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
Certain aerial devices with aluminum work platforms have platform mounting holes that may fail.
Battery Fuse May Be Misplaced, Risking Electrical Short and Fire
The battery fuse on certain aerial devices was not installed according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
Trailer hitch may overload and detach, raising crash risk
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.
2018 Altec Aerial Device questions
Does the 2018 Altec Aerial Device have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 36 safety recalls for the 2018 Altec Aerial Device: Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Battery Cables May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Pole rack may crack and drop, risking injury; Weld may crack, letting auger bracket detach from boom; Wire May Blow Fuse and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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