AI Damage2021 Altec Cable Tensioner: common problems
The maker issued 3 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 3
Components owners complain about
Comparison
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec has learned that a retaining ring was not installed on the capstan shaft of certain cable tensioning…
Altec has learned that a retaining ring was not installed on the capstan shaft of certain cable tensioning trailers built from June 2017 to June 2023. This could result in the capstan detaching from the motor on the…
- Altec has learned that when the coolant-style oil heater on certain AH75B/85B100B aerial devices built…
Altec has learned that when the coolant-style oil heater on certain AH75B/85B100B aerial devices built from April 2021 to August 2022 is active, the operator has to turn off the engine in order to disengage the power…
- Altec has learned that operators of TS336 series conductor tensioners and TS40-PT conductor pullers built…
Altec has learned that operators of TS336 series conductor tensioners and TS40-PT conductor pullers built from October 2015 to July 2022 may not always tighten the bolts properly on the locking/lift weldment, and may…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Altec Cable Tensioner?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 3 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Altec Cable Tensioner?
NHTSA lists 3 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Altec Cable Tensioner from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.