Altec Recalls 2019-2022 Aerial Devices Due to Outrigger Safety Defect
Altec is recalling 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices because the material handling interlocking valve may lose power, allowing the jib winch to operate while outriggers are up, which increases the risk of the unit tipping.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (aerial device tipping) that increases the risk of injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where the material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set. This failure allows the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.
Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury. Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3030. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Device
- Affected units
- 71
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · ALTEC
- HighAltec Recalls 2026 Vehicles Missing Rearview Cameras
NHTSA · 2026-10-09
- Severe
- High
- SevereAltec Recalls Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Due to Wiring Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-24
- SevereAltec Recalls 2021-2023 Service Body Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-08-27
Same manufacturer · Altec Industries, Inc.
See all →- High
- Severe
Same hazard · tipping
See all →- SeverePowered Wheelchair Control Software Recall by munevo
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighSimplay3 Toddler Towers Recalled Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC · 2023-08-17
- HighNarskido Infant Bath Seats Recalled for Drowning Hazard
CPSC · 2023-06-08
- HighTiSport Recalls TiLite Wheelchair Anti-Tip Tubes for Tipping Risk
FDA (Devices) · 2019-08-28
- HighJuratoys Recalls Janod Push Toy Trolleys Due to Impact Injury Hazard
CPSC · 2017-03-29
Similar recalls
- SevereAltec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Winch Valve Defect
NHTSA · 2019-08-15
- SevereAltec Recalls 2006-2015 Aerial Devices Due to Outrigger Interlock Defect
NHTSA · 2015-07-28
- SevereAltec Recalls 2016-2019 LR7 Series Aerial Devices for Stability Risk
NHTSA · 2019-06-04
- HighAltec Recalls 2017-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Wiring Defect
NHTSA · 2022-08-04
- SevereAltec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Platform Mounting Hole Failure Risk
NHTSA · 2018-08-22
- HighAltec Recalls 2019-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Bolt Failure Risk
NHTSA · 2022-02-09