Model year record

2023 ALTEC Aerial Device

13 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V150000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,875
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-13
Owners notified
2026-05-11

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.

Safety risk

An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V890000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
152
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-18
Owners notified
2026-02-13

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.

Safety risk

Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V629000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
135
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-19
Owners notified
2025-11-07

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V562000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
903
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-29
Owners notified
2025-10-24

Defect description

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V288000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,461
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-02
Owners notified
2025-06-27

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure the lines. If the lines are damaged, the chassis manufacturer will repair the fuel lines. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3226.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V681000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
968
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-12
Owners notified
2024-11-08

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Pressure Digger vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.

Safety risk

An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will rewire the accessory circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3185.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V439000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,425
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-13
Owners notified
2024-08-09

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 aerial devices, digger diggers, pressure diggers, service trucks, reel lifters, pressure washers, and articulating crane models built on a Freightliner M2 Plus chassis. Please refer to Altec's recall report for specific vehicle make and model details. The lighting wire harness may be overloaded, preventing the vehicle lighting from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will rework the lighting wire harness and update the trailer module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3161; CSN-3170.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V362000

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

Component
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,128
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-23
Owners notified
2024-07-19

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Altec LR7 and LR8 aerial devices. The hydraulic cylinder feeder tube routed near the cylinder rest bracket may become damaged and leak oil, which can result in uncontrolled boom movement.

Safety risk

Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will replace the cylinder rest pad and the feeder tube if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V015000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
437
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-11
Owners notified
2024-03-08

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V824000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
43
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-07
Owners notified
2024-02-01

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CB5-132D-S vehicles equipped with a Bobcat 260 welder installed on a track system. The welder may be misaligned, preventing the mounting fasteners from being properly tightened.

Safety risk

Loose fasteners can allow the welder to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will align the welder and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 01, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3133.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V525000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
535
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-27
Owners notified
2023-12-21

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.

Safety risk

Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V395000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Component
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
59
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-01
Owners notified
2023-07-28

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.

Safety risk

An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-468-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3085.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V357000

Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobes

Component
Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobes
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,431
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-18
Owners notified
2023-07-14

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.

Owner complaints

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ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
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