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2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Safety Overview

The 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 38 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:frame and members
  • Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
  • Structure:body

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 25V562000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 25V562000: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/29/2025
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 24V015000

Altec Industries, Inc.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 24V015000: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/11/2024
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 23V216000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 23V216000: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/30/2023
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 22V613000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 22V613000: A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/10/2022
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 22V577000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 22V577000: A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/4/2022
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 22V146000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 22V146000: Elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/11/2022
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 22V147000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 22V147000: Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/11/2022
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 22V058000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 22V058000: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/3/2022
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 21V998000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 21V998000: The operator could overextend the boom while using the material handling... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/20/2021
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 21V722000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 21V722000: Broken bolts can cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/16/2021
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 21V409000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 21V409000: Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/1/2021
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 21V239000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 21V239000: Cracked rotation bearing fasteners may break, causing separation of the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/5/2021
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 21V012000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 21V012000: The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/15/2021
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 20V502000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 20V502000: The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/25/2020
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 20V401000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 20V401000: Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/10/2020
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 20V301000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 20V301000: If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/26/2020
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 19V602000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 19V602000: If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/15/2019
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 19V573000

Altec Industries Inc.

An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V573000: An unstable aerial device can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/5/2019
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 19V483000

Altec Industries Inc.

Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V483000: Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/21/2019
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 19V455000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 19V455000: If the pedestal separates from the turntable, it can increase the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/17/2019
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 19V409000

Altec Industries Inc.

An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V409000: An unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/4/2019
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 19V303000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 19V303000: If multiple fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/15/2019
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V873000

Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service ...

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

NHTSA Recall 18V873000: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/7/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V847000

Altec Industries, Inc.

A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V847000: A pedestal that is not secure can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/28/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V792000

Altec Industries Inc.

Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 18V792000: Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/9/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V728000

Altec Industries Inc.

If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 18V728000: If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/16/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V706000

Altec Industries Inc.

If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V706000: If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/9/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V693000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 18V693000: The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/4/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V552000

Altec Industries Inc.

If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V552000: If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/22/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V553000

Altec Industries Inc.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 18V553000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/22/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V434000

Altec Industries Inc.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 18V434000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V435000

Altec Industries Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 18V435000: If enough of the fasteners fail, the pedestal and turntable may separate... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V379000

Altec Industries Inc.

If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V379000: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/7/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V348000

Altec Industries Inc.

An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V348000: An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/29/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V345000

Altec Industries Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 18V345000: If the travel height is higher than what is indicated on the decal, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/25/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V110000

Altec Industries Inc.

Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V110000: Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/14/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 18V035000

Altec Industries Inc.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 18V035000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/11/2018
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 17V560000

Altec Industries Inc.

The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

NHTSA Recall 17V560000: The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/11/2017

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.