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2002 Altec Aerial DeviceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2002 Altec Aerial Device. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-503 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 29%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Altec Aerial Device has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2002 Altec Aerial Device recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

30%repaired · 2019 Q3

Equipment

Recall 18V-110 · Feb 14, 2018 · 18,000 vehicles · 5,472 repaired

Risk. Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-745 · Nov 21, 2014 · 1,907 vehicles · 945 repaired

Risk. In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

29%repaired · 2016 Q1

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 14V-503 · Aug 15, 2014 · 51 vehicles · 15 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: electrical

Recall 11V-389 · Aug 1, 2011 · 67 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE LEAKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN THE USER TOUCHING A CONDUCTOR, UNAWARE THAT IT MAY BE ENERGIZED AND RISKING ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Altec.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Aerial Device year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerial Device median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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