AI Damage2025 Altec Service Body: common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 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.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec Industries, Inc
received notification from FCA US LLC of a defect affecting certain 2019-2026 model year DT Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with Altec equipment. The affected vehicles may have a second-row center and/or driver-side…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from FCA US LLC that certain 2025-2026 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles with 6.7L engines equipped with Altec equipment may contain an engine emissions-related defect that could…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2022-2026 Super Duty vehicles equipped with Altec equipment. It is possible that the trailer module…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from FCA US LLC that a condition exists that relates to motor vehicle safety and affects certain 2025 and 2026 model year (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis equipped with an Altec aerial device or…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that certain 2025 (DJ) RAM 2500 Pickup, 2025 (D2) RAM 3500 Pickup, 2025 (DD) RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2025 (DP) RAM 4500/5500 Cab Chassis vehicles that are equipped…
- 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 Industries, Inc
has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety in a vehicle equipped with Altec equipment. A fuel pump failure can cause a loss of fuel pressure and flow from…
- Altec has learned that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR) placard…
Altec has learned that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR) placard on the door jamb lists the incorrect weights on various units built from December 2021 to February 2025. This…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Altec Service Body?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Altec Service Body?
NHTSA lists 8 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 2025 Altec Service Body 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.
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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.