RECALLS — ALTEC A-CLASS
Altec A-Class recalls
Altec A-Class model years 2010–2021 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
05- Other#2021658
131 units affected
Issue: On certain aerial devices, the hydraulic control system for the boom may not work properly in extremely cold temperatures. As a result, the upper and lower booms could continue to move after the joystick or interlock is released. Safety Risk: A boom that continues to move after the operator releases the controls could increase the risk of injury to the operator and nearby people. Corrective Actions: Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and instruct them to install a jumper hose and check valve between the boom tip tank hydraulic lines. Owners will also be instructed to replace the over-center blocking cartridge. These repairs should be done prior to operating the unit in cold weather conditions.
- Structure#2021022
59 units affected
Issue: On certain aerial devices and digger derricks, a snap ring in the hydraulic check valve assembly could fail. If this happens, the snap ring can get stuck in the hydraulic system. This could result in continued (uncontrolled) movement of the boom. Note: This recall only involves units equipped with a DC pump. Safety Risk: A boom that drifts or continues to move on its own could create a risk of injury to the operator and nearby people. Corrective Actions: Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the check valve assembly. If the check valve assembly needs to be replaced, Altec will supply a replacement part or set up a service appointment with an Altec Service Center or Mobile Service Technician.
- Structure#2020490
7 units affected
Issue: On certain aerial devices and digger derricks, the bolts for the pedestal and turntable may fail. If multiple bolts fail, the turntable and pedestal could separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: If the pedestal and turntable separate from the vehicle, there may be a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and advise them to perform a visual inspection of the rotation bearing bolts, looking for bolts marked with the number "5252". If any of the bolts are found broken or cracked, the unit should be taken out of service and the bolts should be replaced. Bolts marked with the number 5252 that are not broken or cracked must be replaced at the next annual service.
- Other#2015112
82 units affected
On certain aerial devices and digger derricks, the upstream 30A breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating, which could cause a short circuit increasing the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Altec will instruct owners to replace 30A breaker with a 20A breaker.
- Brakes#2015004
64 units affected
On certain aerial devices installed on utility service vehicles (to elevate personnel in order to facilitate working on overhead service lines, for tree trimming, etc.), unintended boom movement could occur in severe cold temperature operation if hydraulic oil warm-up procedures are not followed. This could allow the aerial device to move unexpectedly, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Preset pressure transducers will be added or updated as necessary. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada