2022 Altec Service Body problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (7)
Equipment:emergency:siren/Lighting/Strobes 2026-08-27 · campaign 26V551000 · 280 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3360. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V357.
Electrical System:propulsion System:inverter 2026-07-02 · campaign 26V429000 · 277 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles. The inverter output AC wiring may be routed too tightly in the electrical receptacle enclosure and become damaged, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3340.
Equipment:other:labels 2025-09-19 · campaign 25V629000 · 135 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.
Structure:frame And Members 2025-08-29 · campaign 25V562000 · 903 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.
Electrical System:wiring:power Distribution Module/Ipdm 2025-06-13 · campaign 25V400000 · 965 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2025-05-02 · campaign 25V288000 · 2,461 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the fuel lines. If the lines are improperly secured, Altec will provide a kit to secure the lines. If the lines are damaged, the chassis manufacturer will repair the fuel lines. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3226.
Equipment:emergency:siren/Lighting/Strobes 2023-05-18 · campaign 23V357000 · 5,431 vehicles
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.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-14 · CSR-3351 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has been notified by ford motor company that certain ford vehicles equipped with altec equipment were produced without a particulate matter (pm) sensor due to a component supply shortage, resulting in an engine emissions-related defect involving motor vehicle safety, complianc
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-28 · CSR-3308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from ford motor company that a condition relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2022-2026 super duty vehicles equipped with altec equipment. it is possible that the trailer module (trm) may lose communication at vehicle start-up. if a trm
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-13 · CSR-3315 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from ford that windshield wiper arms may become stripped or damaged, creating a risk to motor vehicle safety in certain 2022-2023 super duty vehicles equipped with altec equipment. this damage might result in erratic wiper arm speed, an inoperable wip
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-06 · CSR-3316 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2020 model year f-250 - f-550, 2021 model year f-250 - f-600, and 2022 model year f-250 - f-750 vehicles equipped with altec equipment. vehicle previously received a software update for safety recall 24s78, but ma
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-02-17 · CSR-3278 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has been notified by ford motor company that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2020-2022 model year super duty and 2021-2022 medium truck vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engines that are equipped with certain altec aerial devices or service bodies.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-01 · SIL-3224 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) placard on the door jamb lists the incorrect weights on various units built from december 2021 to february 2025. this could lead to unintentional overloading, which could damage the vehicle.
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