2014 Altec At40-G problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar 2014-06-19 · campaign 14V357000 · 258 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.
Risk: If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
Fix: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.
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.
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.