RECALLS — ALTEC AC SERIES
Altec AC Series recalls
Altec AC Series model years 2010–2024 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
08- Structure#2024697
8 units affected
Issue: On a small number of cranes, the outrigger shoes may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the shoe(s) could crack and fail. If this happens, the crane could become unstable and fall. Note: This recall only affects certain outrigger shoes with serial number 022201. Safety Risk: A crane that falls could create a risk of injury for the operator and people nearby. Corrective Actions: Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the serial number on the outrigger shoes. Altec Service will replace any affected outrigger shoes.
- Electrical#2023357
80 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the strobe light assembly. If this happens, the strobe light could short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the strobe light assembly, and replace it if necessary.
- Other#2020029
6 units affected
Issue: On certain cranes, the boom lift cylinder hose may not have been plumbed correctly and is not protected by the velocity fuse. This could result in uncontrolled movement of the boom. Safety Risk: Uncontrolled movement of the boom lift 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 inspect the boom lift cylinder hose for damage and proper plumbing. Altec Service will repair/correct any units that do not pass the inspection.
- Electrical#2018676
25 units affected
On certain cranes and digger derricks, the 12-volt circuit wiring from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be undersized. This could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: The PDM wiring will be replaced with the larger gauge wire and the circuit breaker will be be replaced with a lower-rated version.
- Accessories#2015082
50 units affected
On certain truck-mounted telescopic cranes equipped with a 24/40, 26/44, 31/55 extendable crane jib, the locking pin and placement area may not be properly highlighted to the operator. Due to the lack of visibility of the locking pin and indication of placement, the operator could forget to use the pin or inadvertently insert the pin in the wrong location, increasing the risk of unimpeded movement of the extendable jib section within the base jib section. This could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Manufacturer will provide a high visibility pinning kit ensuring the proper placement of the pin.
- Structure#2013173
4 units affected
On certain truck-mounted telescopic cranes equipped with a 9.5 meter (31 ft.) jib, the jib mounting bracket could fail. This could cause the jib assembly, or a load picked by the crane, to fall, placing anyone near or beneath at risk of personal injury. Correction: Altec will direct vehicle owners to inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the jib mounting bracket.
- Other#2013119
1 units affected
On certain trucks equipped with a telescopic crane from Altec Industries, the bracket which attaches the outrigger to the front bumper could bend or collapse. This could cause a load picked by the crane to shift, placing anyone near or beneath at risk of personal injury. Correction: Altec will direct vehicles owners to replace the outrigger mount with an updated version.
- Other#2012062
1 units affected
On certain truck-mounted telescopic cranes equipped with an Anti-Two-Block (ATB) switch tree guard option, the ATB switch bracket may have been installed incorrectly during the assembly process. As such, if the crane boom is raised towards the maximum elevation, the ATB switch, cover and weight may become dislodged and fall, placing anyone near or beneath at risk of personal injury. Correction: Altec will direct vehicle owners to inspect and, if necessary, modify the ATB switch installation.
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