repaired · 2025 Q4
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2005 Altec Aerial DeviceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2005 Altec Aerial Device. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-483 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Altec Aerial Device has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2005 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.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Service brakes, air
Risk. Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment: mechanical
Risk. Failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Structure
Risk. If the upper boom were to fail during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Equipment: electrical
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…
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
2005 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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