AI DamageAltec LS Series: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Altec LS Series across 10 model years: — owner complaints and 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 22 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec Industries, Inc
- Altec has learned that the operation placard may not be installed at the upper controls on certain LS…
- Altec has learned that the cap screws securing the hose carrier covers could protrude into the travel path…
- Altec has learned that the welds on the turntable between the side and base plate(s) were not completed as…
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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.