Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2004 Altec Aerial Device
The 2004 Altec Aerial Device has a significant recall history, with eight campaigns primarily concerning electrical, brake, and structural issues. The absence of specific owner complaints limits the evidence of recurring problems. Buyers should carefully inspect for electrical and structural integrity, given the vehicle's reported vulnerabilities in these areas.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Altec Aerial Device has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2004 Altec Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V015000 Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V483000 Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V138000 Fiberglass Boom May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V110000 Platform Leveling Yoke Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V236000 Fiberglass Upper Boom Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V745000 Aerial Device Inadvertent Boom Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V503000 Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V389000 ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE METER NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Cable short circuit
How to check: Inspect the engine compartment cables for signs of damage.
Pressure loss risk
How to check: Verify presence and condition of pressure protection valves.
Fiberglass upper boom failure
How to check: Check the condition of the upper boom for degradation.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Initial idle
What to check: Monitor for electrical warning lights.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 02
Low speed driving
What to check: Test brakes for responsiveness and pressure retention.
Red flag: Lack of brake pressure
- 03
Boom operation
What to check: Extend and retract boom to test functionality.
Red flag: Unusual noises or operation issues
- 04
Dashboard check
What to check: Inspect for electrical faults or warnings.
Red flag: Visible electrical errors
- 05
Post-drive inspection
What to check: Recheck cables and boom for new damage.
Red flag: New damage or wear
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the electrical system been updated?
- Are there any unresolved recalls?
- How often was the boom inspected?
- Have the brakes been serviced recently?
- What repairs have been done recently?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Maintenance logs
- Previous inspection reports
- Ownership history
- Warranty paperwork
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Altec Aerial Device at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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