The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V644000·Announced 2024-08-29

Altec Recalls 2024 Spray Trucks and Aerial Devices for Line Security Defect

Altec is recalling 623 units of 2024 spray trucks and aerial devices because fuel or brake lines may not be properly secured, posing risks of brake failure or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (brake failure and fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 AT and TA series aerial devices, and ST series spray bodies. The recall covers 623 vehicles in total. The defect involves fuel or brake lines that may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to become damaged and leak.

A brake fluid leak can cause brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or fires associated with this defect.

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the brake and fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure them. If the lines are damaged, dealers will repair the fuel and brake lines. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC SPRAY TRUCK, TA CLASS, AT SERIES
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
623

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 (3)

  • SPRAY TRUCK
  • TA CLASS
  • AT SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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