AI Damage2021 Altec Effer Crane: common problems
The maker issued 4 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 4
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain vehicles equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided certain 2021 thru 2024…
- 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…
- Effer has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain EC505 Effer cranes…
Effer has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain EC505 Effer cranes built between May 2018 and August 2021. Refer to the communication from Effer for more information. Customers should…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has been notified by Hiab that an update exists for certain Effer models with a safety screw at the extension cylinder. This relates to the operation or customer satisfaction of the unit. Hiab has updated the…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Altec Effer Crane?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 4 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Altec Effer Crane?
NHTSA lists 4 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 Effer Crane 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.