2021 Altec Effer Crane problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:emergency:siren/Lighting/Strobes 2023-05-18 · campaign 23V357000 · 5,431 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
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 2023-11-06 · CSR-3127 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain vehicles equipped with altec equipment. navistar has decided certain 2021 thru 2024 emvâ®, hvâ®, hxâ®, ltâ®, mvâ®, rhâ®, and lonestarâ® series
Unknown Or Other 2023-03-16 · SIL 3041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that when the coolant-style oil heater on certain ah75b/85b100b aerial devices built from april 2021 to august 2022 is active, the operator has to turn off the engine in order to disengage the power take-off (pto). replacement of a wiring harness in the pedestal is required to reso
Equipment 2023-01-26 · CSR-3022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
effer has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain ec505 effer cranes built between may 2018 and august 2021. refer to the communication from effer for more information. customers should contact altec to perform the installation of the jib support kit and inspect the
Structure 2022-04-11 · CSR 533 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has been notified by hiab that an update exists for certain effer models with a safety screw at the extension cylinder. this relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit. hiab has updated the inspection procedure for the safety screw found at the extension cyl
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.