No complaints are listed for the 2018 Altec Service Body. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ALTEC SERVICE BODY.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2025-06-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-12-07. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 108, (excerpt)
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
8 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| SEATS | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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11032570
Date: 2026-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford that certain 2015-2019 model-year Ford vehicles equipped with Altec equipment require a one-time inspection of the rear-view camera to ensure that replacement is not required to prevent a condition that exists relating to motor vehicle safet
11028791
Date: 2026-02-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 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 veh
11012981
Date: 2025-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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 hardware.
10240235
Date: 2023-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
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. On certain Expedition and Navigator model year 2018 to 2023 vehicles built March
10210823
Date: 2022-05-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The body compartment wiring on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built from 2014 to 2021 contains an in-line fuse located close to the lighting in the compartment, while other units are fused upstream, closer to the power source. Altec has learned that the units affe
10189945
Date: 2021-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
It has been discovered that some hydraulic lines installed by Altec may be in contact with chassis air brake line(s). Some DOT inspections have considered this to be a violation of federal regulation 49 CFR A A? 393.45 b 2. Over time, chafing of the air brake line(s) could result in loss of air pres
10186580
Date: 2021-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some aluminum body doors and box lids require excessive force and may make a popping sound when being opened and closed. Certain bodies are equipped with doors or box lids that contain aluminum hinge rods going through metal hinges that are manufactured from a different metal. Under some conditions
10169788
Date: 2019-11-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 br