Recalls for your 2008 Altec Aerial Device

Recalls for 2008 Altec Aerial Device

9 recalls found.

All Altec Recalls

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Posted on: 2011-08-02
Description
Altec is recalling certain model year 1997-2009 aerial devices manufactured from june 1997 through july 2009, equipped with a bcm 44b electrical leakage monitoring system.  The meter was incorrectly installed and the wiring may come loose; however, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly.

Consequence
Failure of the leakage monitoring system can result in the user touching a conductor, unaware that it may be energized and risking electrical shock or electrocution.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.  The safety recall began on september 7, 2011.  Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 549.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2014-08-15
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 aerial device and digger derrick trucks, equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 603.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2015-07-28
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 aerial devices manufactured from june 1, 2006, through april 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.

Consequence
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2015. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is csn 625.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2014-11-21
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models a65, a70, a75, a72-, a/77-t, a82-t, a72-te88, and a77-te93 manufactured january 1, 1999, to july 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.

Consequence
In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in january 16, 2015. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is csn 609.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2018-02-16
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 lrv, and lr7 aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.

Consequence
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2018. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 672.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2018-08-27
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 aerial devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.

Consequence
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin october 17, 2018. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 689.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2019-06-24
Description
Altec industries inc.  (altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 altec ta45, ta50, ta55, ta60, l37, l39, lrv, lr7, a-t40c, t40p and ap45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components.  The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves.  The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system.  Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.

Consequence
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge.  The recall began august 15, 2019.  Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.  Altec's number for this recall is csn 724.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Altec industries, inc.  (altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 a65, a70, a75, a72-t, a77-t, and a82-t vehicles.  The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.

Consequence
Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 28, 2021.  Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.  Altec's number for this recall is csn 823.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.