2025 Altec Aerial DeviceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Altec Aerial Device. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-629 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 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.

7 recalls

2025 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.

42%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: radar

New

Recall 26V-247 · Apr 17, 2026 · 36 vehicles · 15 repaired

Risk. While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

39%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

New

Recall 26V-150 · Mar 13, 2026 · 10,875 vehicles · 4,267 repaired

Risk. An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

New

Recall 25V-890 · Dec 18, 2025 · 152 vehicles · 110 repaired

Risk. Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
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 →

76%repaired · 2026 Q3

Body: bumpers

Recall 25V-529 · Aug 14, 2025 · 124 vehicles · 94 repaired

Risk. A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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

2025 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

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2025 Aerial Device?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.