CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Altec Aerial Device has 25 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2020 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.
Hydraulic Line Can Leak Oil, Causing Uncontrolled Boom Movement
A hydraulic cylinder feeder tube on certain aerial devices may become damaged and leak oil.
Battery Cables May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Cables in the engine compartment of certain aerial devices may rub against the vehicle's hood.
Outlet May Lack Shock Protection, Risking Injury or Fire
This recall covers certain 2019-2022 Altec AT335 aerial device vehicles.
Automatic Braking May Not Activate, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020-2023 aerial device trucks may have collision mitigation software that is not calibrated correctly.
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.
Aerial Lift May Tip When Outriggers Are Not Set
The material handling interlocking valve on certain aerial devices may lose power when the outriggers are not set.
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, Risking Boom Separation and Injury
Certain aerial devices from model years 2019 through 2021 may have had the bolts in the rotation bearing outer race over-tightened during assembly.
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.
Bolts May Fail, Letting Aerial Device Pedestal Separate
Certain aerial devices may have been fitted with bolts that are not strong enough to connect the pedestal and sub-base.
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.
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 Valve May Allow Unintended Movement, Risking Injury
Certain 2020 aerial device vehicles were built with a shuttle cartridge installed in the boom valve where a plug should be.
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.
Bolts May Break, Letting Aerial Device Pedestal Separate
Certain 2019-2020 aerial devices and digger derricks have pedestal-to-turntable bolts, marked with head code 5252, that may fail.
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.
2020 Altec Aerial Device questions
Does the 2020 Altec Aerial Device have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls for the 2020 Altec Aerial Device: Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Hydraulic Line Can Leak Oil, Causing Uncontrolled Boom Movement; Battery Cables May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Outlet May Lack Shock Protection, Risking Injury or Fire; Automatic Braking May Not Activate, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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