ALTEC 2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2003
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE vehicles due to equipment issues. In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026