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2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

The 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM, EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY, potentially affecting up to 33,551 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.

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Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

| 5,431 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...

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Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

| 5,431 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...

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Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

| 5,431 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...

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Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

| 5,431 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...

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Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

| 5,431 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...

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Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

| 5,431 vehicles affected

Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...

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Owner Complaints for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY.

Safety Rating for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

Altec Industries, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SIL-3191 — STRUCTURE:BODY

Altec has learned that certain GB5 general service bodies built from April 2018 to September 2024 may experience the unexpected movement of the street side grab handle when used to climb to the top of the service body. A solution has been developed to replace the rivet nuts with new...

CSR 3088 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors (GM) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. These vehicles may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak beyond the...

CSR 3071 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Certain 2022 and 2023 model year (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup, (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup, (DD)...

CSR 537 — STEERING

Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford Motor Company that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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