16 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Altec Aerial Device, across model years 2004–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Altec dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Aerial Device by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2023 Altec Aerial Device has the most recalls (13) and the most owner complaints (1).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Altec Aerial Device model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | no data |
| 2005 | 1 | no data |
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 1 | no data |
| 2008 | 1 | no data |
| 2009 | 1 | no data |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Altec recalls 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles with improperly installed front radar that could cause unexpected brake activation. Owners must inspect radar installation and get it remounted if needed.
Altec is recalling certain 2023-2026 aerial devices due to incorrect tire pressure labels that could lead to blowouts or crashes. Owners must have the label inspected and replaced free.
Altec is recalling certain 2023-2025 aerial devices due to wiring that may cause short circuits and fire. Owners must inspect and update the circuit for free.
Altec recalls certain 2023-2025 aerial devices due to potential incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels, which could lead to unintentional overload and crash risk. Owners received notification letters in November 2025.
Altec recalls certain 2024-2025 aerial devices due to engine shutdown risk from overloading chassis ignition circuits. Owners must replace hydraulic tank heater relay free of charge.
When the Altec Aerial Device recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the Altec Aerial Device; the most reported area is unknown or other. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Altec Aerial Device complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 16 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Altec Aerial Device, covering model years 2004–2026. The most recent was issued Apr 17, 2026 (Forward Collision Avoidance).
The 2023 Altec Aerial Device has the most, with 13 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (5), Equipment (4), Structure (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Altec dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Altec to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Altec dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.