CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Altec Aerial Device has 22 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2021 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.
Welder May Detach From Aerial Device Vehicle
The welder installed on a track system in certain aerial device trucks may be misaligned, so its mounting fasteners cannot be properly tightened.
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.
Water in Strobe Lights Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire
Water can leak into the strobe lights on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, service bodies and cranes.
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 May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
A defective linear potentiometer in the boom positioning control lever can cause the aerial device's boom to move in a direction the operator did not intend.
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 May Move Uncontrollably, Raising Injury Risk
This recall covers certain aerial devices with cylinder rod threads that may not have been machined properly.
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.
2021 Altec Aerial Device questions
Does the 2021 Altec Aerial Device have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls for the 2021 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; Welder May Detach From Aerial Device Vehicle; Outlet May Lack Shock Protection, Risking Injury or Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Altec Aerial Device has been fixed?
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