repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
2018 Altec Aerial DeviceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Altec Aerial Device. It is covered by 36 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-146 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Altec Aerial Device has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
36 recalls
2018 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 · 2025 Q4
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Structure: body
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.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Risk. A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Equipment
Risk. Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Risk. Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Boom/crane/ladder: turntable
Risk. Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump
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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Boom/crane/ladder: turntable
Risk. Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Structure: critical fasteners
Risk. Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the pedestal and turntable, increasing the risk of death and/or injury.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
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.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Equipment
Risk. Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Exhaust system: emission control
Risk. The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Equipment
Risk. An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Mechanical: winch
Risk. If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Service brakes, air
Risk. Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment: mechanical
Risk. If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate, increasing the risk of death or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure
Risk. If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure
Risk. If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Structure
Risk. If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure
Risk. If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Trailer hitches
Risk. An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2018 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
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