Does the 2011 Altec AT248F have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2011 Altec AT248F. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2011 Altec AT248F?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2011 Altec AT248F recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2011 Altec AT248F with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Accessories#2014318July 29, 2014
29 units affected
On certain aerial devices installed on Ford F450 and F550 vehicles equipped with Stable Ride front torsion bars, improper welding could cause the torsion bar to fail, affecting aerial device stability in certain work positions, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Owners will be given instructions on how to inspect sway bars for improper welding and supplied with replacement sway bars as necessary. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES#13V224000May 29, 2013
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
Risk: If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.

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, or to book the work, 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

Check a 2011 Altec AT248F VIN

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