2012 Altec AT200A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AT200A years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 Altec AT200A so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2012 Altec AT200A recalls (3)
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Equipment; engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT237 Aerial Devices mounted on Ford Super Duty Chassis' equipped with 6.8L gas engines and Muncie FR67 power take offs (PTO). In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pressure switch and thermal blanket with the kit identified by Muncie, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Consumerr's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 583.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:springs:torsion bar
Problem: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.
Risk: As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Altec AT200A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 AT200A | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 AT200A | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 AT200A | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 AT200A | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 AT200A | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 AT200A | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Altec AT200A?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Altec AT200A?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Altec AT200A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AT200A model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.