2007 Altec At200a problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2011-03-28 · campaign 11V197000 · 832 vehicles
Defect: ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN AT35-G, AT37-G, AT235, AND AT237 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 2008. THESE UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHT THAT IS WELDED IN PLACE. IN THE EVENT OF WELD FAILURE, THE COUNTERWEIGHT MAY FALL OUT WHILE TRAVELLING.
Risk: IF THESE STEEL PIECES FALL IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE OR OTHER TRAFFIC, A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Fix: ALTEC HAS DEVELOPED KITS TO IMPROVE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHTS. CUSTOMERS AT THEIR OPTION MAY PERFORM THE REPAIR OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2010-09-02 · campaign 10V399000 · 34 vehicles
Defect: ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 AT200A, AT235, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 AT235P AND MODEL YEAR 2008 AT3XG TRUCKS BUILT ON GM CHASSIS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING CONDITION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HOSE COULD CONTACT AND CAUSE SOME ABRASIONS TO AN OEM 12V CHASSIS WIRE OR POSSIBLY RUB ON THE STEEL POWER STEERING LINE WHICH MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF THE HYDRAULIC LINE.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A BURST HYDRAULIC HOSE DAMAGE WIRING, OR A FIRE.
Fix: ALTEC WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS ON HOW TO INSPECT AND INSTALL THE NEW BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/Bracket 2017-12-08 · SIL 665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information letter (sil) notified customers of a digger hanger bracket improvenemt kit that will help alleviate the digger bindiing when it is being stowed.
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.