2023 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 (2)
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.
Electrical System 2023-09-19 · SIL 3077 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that the samlex inverter default threshold on certain units built from august 2022 to april 2023 may not be able to accommodate the 110 power accessories at the platform. this can result in the operator being unable to use the accessories during normal operation until the inverter
Visibility 2023-06-28 · CSR-3092 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from daimler truck north america llc (dtna), on behalf of its freightliner truck division, that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with altec equipment. daimler truck
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.