2025 Altec Service Body problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (5)
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 2026-03-13 · campaign 26V150000 · 10,875 vehicles
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
Risk: An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
Fix: Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.
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.
Service bulletins (8)
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.
Seat Belts 2026-10-01 · CSR-3367 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. received notification from fca us llc of a defect affecting certain 2019-2026 model year dt ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with altec equipment. the affected vehicles may have a second-row center and/or driver-side seat belt buckle anchor that was not properly secured to the
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-12 · CSR-3352 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from fca us llc that certain 2025-2026 ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles with 6.7l engines equipped with altec equipment may contain an engine emissions-related defect that could affect emissions compliance or motor vehicle safety.
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
Service Brakes 2026-03-19 · CSR-3290 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from fca us llc that a condition exists that relates to motor vehicle safety and affects certain 2025 and 2026 model year (dp) ram 4500/5500 cab chassis equipped with an altec aerial device or equipment. on the potentially affected units the trailer t
Suspension 2026-02-18 · CSR-3280 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from fiat chrysler automobiles that certain 2025 (dj) ram 2500 pickup, 2025 (d2) ram 3500 pickup, 2025 (dd) ram 3500 cab chassis, 2025 (dp) ram 4500/5500 cab chassis vehicles that are equipped with altec service bodies or at-series aerial device fail
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-24 · CSR-3250 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec industries, inc. has received notification from general motors 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 may allow brake fluid
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