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2008 Altec Aerial Device recalls

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

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

For the 2008 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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2008 Altec Aerial Device recalls, newest first

January 11, 2024NHTSA 24V015000437 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 2021NHTSA 21V4090001,977 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
Consequence
Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility; Equipment

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 21, 2019NHTSA 19V483000957 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 22, 2018NHTSA 18V552000530 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
Consequence
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.

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

July 28, 2015NHTSA 15V4730002,514 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
Consequence
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.

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November 21, 2014NHTSA 14V7450001,907 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
Consequence
In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 15, 2014NHTSA 14V50300051 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.

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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 2008 Altec Aerial Device were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Altec Aerial Device have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, service brakes, air, structure. 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 2008 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 2008 Altec Aerial Device?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.