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2017 Altec Aerial DeviceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Altec Aerial Device. It is covered by 38 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-146 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls38Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 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.

38 recalls

2017 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.

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Structure: frame and members

Recall 25V-562 · Aug 29, 2025 · 903 vehicles · 671 repaired

Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2025 Q1

Structure: body

Recall 23V-216 · Mar 30, 2023 · 1,967 vehicles · 1,336 repaired

Risk. A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2024 Q3

Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

Recall 22V-613 · Aug 10, 2022 · 975 vehicles · 693 repaired

Risk. A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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77%repaired · 2024 Q2

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 22V-577 · Aug 4, 2022 · 594 vehicles · 460 repaired

Risk. A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

2%repaired · 2024 Q1

Equipment

Recall 22V-146 · Mar 11, 2022 · 46 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2024 Q1

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 22V-147 · Mar 11, 2022 · 27,270 vehicles · 15,688 repaired

Risk. Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2024 Q1

Boom/crane/ladder: turntable

Recall 22V-058 · Feb 3, 2022 · 157 vehicles · 129 repaired

Risk. Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2023 Q4

Boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump

Recall 21V-998 · Dec 20, 2021 · 150 vehicles · 86 repaired

Risk. The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling jib, causing the aerial device to tip over and increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2023 Q3

Boom/crane/ladder: turntable

Recall 21V-722 · Sep 16, 2021 · 94 vehicles · 66 repaired

Risk. Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2023 Q2

Equipment

Recall 21V-409 · Jun 1, 2021 · 1,977 vehicles · 1,038 repaired

Risk. Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2023 Q1

Structure: critical fasteners

Recall 21V-239 · Apr 5, 2021 · 120 vehicles · 94 repaired

Risk. Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2022 Q4

Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

Recall 21V-012 · Jan 15, 2021 · 213 vehicles · 106 repaired

Risk. The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2022 Q3

Exhaust system: emission control

Recall 20V-502 · Aug 25, 2020 · 17 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2022 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 20V-401 · Jul 10, 2020 · 2,550 vehicles · 1,889 repaired

Risk. Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

20%repaired · 2022 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 20V-301 · May 26, 2020 · 396 vehicles · 79 repaired

Risk. If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2021 Q1

Mechanical: winch

Recall 19V-602 · Aug 15, 2019 · 23 vehicles · 20 repaired

Risk. If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment

Recall 19V-455 · Jun 17, 2019 · 542 vehicles · 323 repaired

Risk. If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2020 Q3

Equipment: mechanical

Recall 19V-303 · Apr 15, 2019 · 153 vehicles · 151 repaired

Risk. If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

4%repaired · 2020 Q2

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 18V-873 · Dec 7, 2018 · 156 vehicles · 6 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2020 Q1

Equipment

Recall 18V-693 · Oct 4, 2018 · 208 vehicles · 161 repaired

Risk. The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 18V-435 · Jun 27, 2018 · 153 vehicles · 99 repaired

Risk. If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2019 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 18V-345 · May 25, 2018 · 18 vehicles · 13 repaired

Risk. If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the vehicle may unexpectedly strike an overhead obstruction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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

2017 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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