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1997 Altec Aerial Device recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Altec Aerial Device. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Altec Aerial Device recalls, newest first

July 20, 2020NHTSA 20V420000141 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1995-1998 Altec A0442 aerial devices. The boom lift hydraulic cylinder end gland may fail causing uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence
Uncontrolled movement of the boom can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and instruct them to inspect the boom lift cylinders for an externally threaded head gland design. The customer will be instructed whether the unit can be used with restricted lower and/or upper boom articulation until the cylinder(s) are repaired or replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 770.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 14, 2018NHTSA 18V11000018,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
Consequence
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 17, 2016NHTSA 16V8350002,194 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1995-1999 Aerial Device trucks manufactured May 1, 1995, to August 15, 1999 and equipped with Rosenboom Machine and Tool lower boom lift cylinders. The cylinder end gland could fail which could cause uncontrolled boom movement.
Consequence
Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom, and repair or replace the cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 2011NHTSA 11V38900067 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical

Summary
Altec is recalling certain model year 1997-2009 aerial devices manufactured from June 1997 through July 2009, equipped with a BCM 44B electrical leakage monitoring system. The meter was incorrectly installed and the wiring may come loose; however, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly.
Consequence
Failure of the leakage monitoring system can result in the user touching a conductor, unaware that it may be energized and risking electrical shock or electrocution.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Altec Aerial Device were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1997 Altec Aerial Device have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Altec Aerial Device recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Altec dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Altec Aerial Device?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.