2011 Altec At37-G problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2013-09-26 · campaign 13V458000 · 1,145 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT237 Aerial Devices mounted on Ford Super Duty Chassis' equipped with 6.8L gas engines and Muncie FR67 power take offs (PTO). In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pressure switch and thermal blanket with the kit identified by Muncie, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Consumerr's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 583.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2013-05-29 · campaign 13V224000 · 761 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
Risk: If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Fix: Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.
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.
Unknown Or Other 2023-09-22 · SIL 3066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that operators might be using the crane and unit simultaneously on certain altec units equipped with venturo, liftmoore, and autocrane service cranes built from march 2009 to august 2022. these units were designed for single use of the crane or the unit, not simultaneous operation.
Suspension 2023-01-19 · SIL 3033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that on certain at37-g aerial devices built from november 2007 to april 2018, the rear torsion bar swing arm can interfere with the long runner channels under the body as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. the interference can cause wear issues and can cause welds on the b
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2021-06-15 · SIL 811-818 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that certain at35/37-g and at40-g aerial devices built between february 2008 and january 2016 have power wiring for the 12v hydraulic oil reservoir heater which could be insufficient to carry the electrical current required to operate the heater. this could result in damage to the
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.