2021 Altec Lr Series Aerial Device problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:mechanical:boom/Crane/Ladder:controls/Control Wiring 2026-05-15 · campaign 26V310000 · 213 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2025 AT Series, 2021-2025 AN Series Aerial Device, 2020-2026 TA Series Aerial Device, 2021 L Series Aerial Device, 2021 LR Series Aerial Device, 2023-2025 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2025 AA Series Aerial Device vehicles. The ground level emergency stop (E-stop) may not stop hydraulic functions of the machine when the machine is in ePTO mode.
Risk: Hydraulic functions that do not immediately stop when the ground level E-stop is pressed, increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Altec will inspect the units and test to verify the E-stop function. If the wiring is found to be incorrect, it will be updated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3322.
Equipment:mechanical:boom/Crane/Ladder 2023-06-16 · campaign 23V433000 · 3,824 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1999-2022 L Series and LR Series aerial devices. A hydraulic hose may have been installed between the cylinder port and load-holding valve instead of metallic tubing, which can result in a damaged hydraulic hose and failure of the load-holding feature.
Risk: Failure of the load-holding feature can result in unintended movement of the platform or load, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Altec will inspect the units for a hydraulic hose and replace it with specified metallic tubing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3090.
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-23 · PUN-3288 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has updated maintenance and operator’s manuals for all lr7, lr8, and lrv units to bring better visibility to the inspection of the outrigger/subbase connection. these welds are critical to the longevity of the aerial device.
Equipment 2024-03-22 · PUN-3134 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in january 2023, altec made production changes to the lr8 leveling yoke retention assembly. the upgraded system includes a shoulder bolt and lock nut. the shoulder bolt and lock nut can be removed and reused and have a higher shear strength than the original retention method. altec has developed an
Unknown Or Other 2023-12-30 · CSR 3139 · 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 a vehicle you possess that is equipped with altec equipment. navistar has issued recall 23517 (nhtsa recall no. 23v397) to remedy the defect.
Power Train 2023-08-22 · CSR 3109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from ford motor company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with altec equipment. certain 2020 to 2022 my super duty vehicles built february 2019 through june 202
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.