2002 Altec Aerial Device problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2018-02-14 · campaign 18V110000 · 18,000 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2014-11-21 · campaign 14V745000 · 1,907 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2014-08-15 · campaign 14V503000 · 51 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:electrical 2011-08-01 · campaign 11V389000 · 67 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2023-04-28 · SIL-3052 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that the hydraulic ball valve on the hydraulic reservoir return line of certain l42/45 m/p units built from february 2002 to november 2019 might not get returned to the open position after being turned to the closed position for maintenance. if the upper boom drive system is articu
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-10-05 · PA713 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product advisory posted on our web site to inform owners, user, & operators that the new ansi a92.2-2021 standard has taken effect and they must review. the standard has changed some of the responsibilities of the parties who use or operate vehicle mounted aerial devices.
Equipment 2020-04-10 · PUN 2020B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product update notice 2020b reminded customers that they may be unable to store necessary equipment in the body of the cutaway van without exceeding the rear axle capacity. for customers who are not satisfied with the remaining capacity of your vehicle, the tailshelf mounted generator and roof moun
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.