NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Altec Service Body Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Altec Service Body has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Altec Service Body. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Altec Service Body. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #18V873000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 156 vehicles
Repair completion: 3.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 708 · Owners notified February 7, 2019 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – May 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire
NHTSA #18V434000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 290 vehicles
Repair completion: 15.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 688 · Owners notified August 23, 2018 · Vehicles built December 23, 2016 – December 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Safety consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Altec Service Body model years
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