Vehicle recall 20V502000 · August 25, 2020
2015-2018 Altec Aerial Device
During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
- Consequence
- The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V502000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 25, 2020
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 774
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Aerial Device (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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