AI Damage2024 Altec LS Series: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
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
has received notification from General Motors that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. These vehicles may have a…
- Altec has learned that the operation placard may not be installed at the upper controls on certain LS…
Altec has learned that the operation placard may not be installed at the upper controls on certain LS aerial units built from January 2023 to December 2024. This could cause confusion when operating the upper controls.
- Altec has learned that the cap screws securing the hose carrier covers could protrude into the travel path…
Altec has learned that the cap screws securing the hose carrier covers could protrude into the travel path of the hose carrier on certain LS60 aerial units built from October 2017 to August 2024. This can result in…
- Altec has learned that the welds on the turntable between the side and base plate(s) were not completed as…
Altec has learned that the welds on the turntable between the side and base plate(s) were not completed as required by production on certain LS87 aerial units built from June 2016 to January 2024. This could result in…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Altec LS Series?
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 2024 Altec LS Series?
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 2024 Altec LS Series 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 2024 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 2026-11-05.