AI DamageAltec AC40: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Altec AC40 across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 2 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 13 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec has learned that certain AC40 cranes built from January 2014 to September 2023 could have wear pads…
- Altec has learned that the main control valve harness connectors can become brittle on the affected units
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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.