Altec problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 4 safety complaints with NHTSA about Altec vehicles in our database, and Altec has issued 196 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
4
Recalls
196
Models
108

Altec models with the most complaints

All Altec models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Altec AT200A2006–202438—
Altec Aerial Device2005–2026186—
Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane2010–201101—
Altec AA502009–201001—
Altec AA552009–202302—
Altec AA602009–201001—
Altec AA6002009–201001—
Altec AA7552009–201001—
Altec AA-Class202001—
Altec AA Series Aerial Device2020–202604—
Altec AC182010–201202—
Altec AC232010–201202—
Altec AC35/38 Crane2010–201101—
Altec AC382008–201202—
Altec AC40-152S2014–201701—
Altec A-Class2024–202502—
Altec AC Series Crane2024–202602—
Altec AD1082005–201901—
Altec Aerial Device Jems Hybrid2021–202401—
Altec AH1002005–201508—
Altec AH1252006–202003—
Altec AH1502006–202003—
Altec AH752005–201507—
Altec AH852005–201508—
Altec Altec2008–201002—
Altec AM552009–202302—
Altec AM6502009–201001—
Altec AM8552009–201001—
Altec AM900E2009–201001—
Altec AM Series Aerial Device2021–202606—
Altec AN46202301—
Altec AN55202301—
Altec AN6502009–201001—
Altec AN-Class202001—
Altec AN Series Aerial Device2021–202603—
Altec AP2009–201001—
Altec AP Series2013–202502—
Altec AT2352006–201304—
Altec AT235P2006–201305—
Altec AT2372006–201304—
Altec AT248F2010–201402—
Altec AT30-G2010–202203—
Altec AT35-G2005–201304—
Altec AT37-G2005–201305—
Altec AT3X-G2008–201402—
Altec AT40-G2010–201403—
Altec AT40M/P2007–201202—
Altec AT Series2014–202607—
Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper2011–201201—
Altec Crane2008–202405—
Altec Crane Telescopic JIB2005–201301—
Altec D20002009–202103—
Altec D30002009–202103—
Altec D40002020–202101—
Altec D8002009–201001—
Altec D9402009–201001—
Altec DC12172008–200901—
Altec DC13172008–201402—
Altec DC1317 Chipper2017–201901—
Altec DC1317HP2008–201101—
Altec DC610 Brush Chipper2011–201501—
Altec DC912A2009–201102—
Altec Digger Derrick2005–2026053—
Altec DL2009–201001—
Altec DM2009–201001—
Altec DM452008–200901—
Altec DM472008–200901—
Altec DM502008–200901—
Altec DRM12 Wood Chipper2017–201901—
Altec DSC6 Brush Chipper2011–201501—
Altec DT65-E2017–202001—
Altec DT65-H2017–202001—
Altec EC5052018–202001—
Altec EC6552018–202001—
Altec Effer 4402010–201101—
Altec Effer Crane2021–202301—
Altec Flatbed Bodies W/ Rails2014–201701—
Altec Forestry Body2022–202401—
Altec Fosv-CA202401—
Altec Freightliner2011–201201—
Altec HL1252005–201603—
Altec Hliw-T2005–201901—
Altec L42M201901—
Altec LB6502009–201001—
Altec LR756201901—
Altec LR758201901—
Altec LR760201901—
Altec LR760-E70201901—
Altec LR8 Series202501—
Altec LR Series Aerial Device2005–202202—
Altec LRV2009–201001—
Altec L Series Aerial Device2005–202203—
Altec LS Series2018–202501—
Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-1402009–201201—
Altec Pressure Digger2023–202602—
Altec Service Body2009–2026012—
Altec Spray Truck2023–202602—
Altec ST6002022–202501—
Altec ST Spray Truck2017–202001—
Altec TA Class2020–202402—
Altec TA Series Aerial Device2020–202602—
Altec TDA582014–202102—
Altec Telescoping Aerial Device2005–201601—
Altec TG-124S2022–202301—
Altec WC1262008–201002—
Altec WC126A2008–201103—
Altec WC1662008–201002—
Altec WC166A2008–201002—

Recent Altec recalls

  • Recall 26V637000Oct 2, 20266,780 vehicles

    Risk: A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.

  • Recall 26V617000Sep 24, 2026143 vehicles

    Risk: When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V551000Aug 27, 2026280 vehicles

    Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V541000Aug 21, 202655 vehicles

    Risk: An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V463000Jul 17, 2026309 vehicles

    Risk: A fastener that has not been heat treated could fail, resulting in separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V457000Jul 16, 2026884 vehicles

    Risk: An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.

  • Recall 26V429000Jul 2, 2026277 vehicles

    Risk: A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V409000Jun 26, 20266 vehicles

    Risk: While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V386000Jun 12, 20264,923 vehicles

    Risk: An aerial device that operates while the vehicle is in gear or neutral can cause unexpected vehicle movement and increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V384000Jun 11, 202614 vehicles

    Risk: Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology