AI DamageAltec Aerial Device: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Altec Aerial Device across 11 model years: 0 owner complaints and 143 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec has discovered that certain AT37/41/48 units on small duty Ford and Dodge chassis, built from…
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Ford has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2020 Model Year…
- Altec Industries has been notified that International Motors has decided that a defect which relates to…
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec has received notification from Parker Chelsea, the manufacturer, of an issue with some of their 281…
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec Industries, Inc
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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.