Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1998 Altec Aerial Device
The 1998 Altec Aerial Device has several recalls related to equipment and electrical failures, highlighting potential issues with boom movement and platform safety. No owner complaints are available, suggesting limited insight into other potential problems. Pay close attention to recall fixes during inspection.
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Altec Aerial Device has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Altec Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V420000 Uncontrolled Boom Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V110000 Platform Leveling Yoke Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V835000 Cylinder End Gland may Fail and cause Boom to Move NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V389000 ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE METER NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Uncontrolled boom movement
How to check: Inspect hydraulic cylinder end gland for failures.
Platform leveling yoke failure
How to check: Check for stability and integrity of the leveling yoke.
Loose wiring in leakage monitor
How to check: Inspect wiring connections of BCM 44B system closely.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Ensure all electrical systems function properly.
Red flag: Inconsistent electrical operation
- 02
Initial lift operation
What to check: Check boom movement for smooth operation.
Red flag: Jerky or uncontrolled movement
- 03
Platform elevation
What to check: Verify platform stays level during lift.
Red flag: Platform tilts unexpectedly
- 04
Hydraulic system sound check
What to check: Listen for strange sounds from hydraulics.
Red flag: Unusual noises or hissing
- 05
Post-operation inspection
What to check: Look for hydraulic leaks or damage.
Red flag: Visible leaks or fresh damage
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the boom lift hydraulic cylinder been replaced?
- Were all recall-related repairs completed?
- How often was the device serviced?
- Can you provide maintenance records?
- Was the BCM 44B system checked?
- Are there any known unresolved issues?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service records
- Recall repair documentation
- Maintenance logs
- Previous inspection reports
- Hydraulic system service records
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Altec Aerial Device at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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