2018 ALTEC LS SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES
The 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM.
Recalls for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES, potentially affecting up to 965 vehicles.
Recall 25V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
| 965 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
Consequence: A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC LS SERIES
- 2018 ALTEC LS SERIES (current)
- 2019 ALTEC LS SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2020 ALTEC LS SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2021 ALTEC LS SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2022 ALTEC LS SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2023 ALTEC LS SERIES — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 total complaint
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints