2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
The 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY, potentially affecting up to 1,121 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 →Recall 18V873000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
Altec Industries Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSR-3276 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec Industries, Inc. has been notified by Ford Motor Company that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2015 - 2019 Model Year Ford vehicles. On the affected vehicles, the rear-view camera could display a blank or distorted image on the center display screen when the...
SIL 735 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Altec discovered that during the installation of certain chipper body units on Ford F750 chassis that the chassis brake system may have had brake fluid added that can be incompatible with the original equipment manufacturer type fluid. The addition of a different brake fluid should not affect the braking ability...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC SERVICE BODY
- 2015 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2016 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2017 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY (current)
- 2019 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2020 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2022 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 0 complaints
- 2023 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — 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