2021 Altec AM Series Aerial DeviceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Altec AM Series Aerial Device. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Altec AM Series 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.

1 recall

2021 Altec AM Series 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.

96%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm

New

Recall 26V-071 · Feb 6, 2026 · 57 vehicles · 55 repaired

Risk. An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

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

2021 vs. every other AM Series 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 AM Series Aerial Device median. How we score

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  • Caution
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