Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Altec Aerial Device
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
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Limited data with no filed complaints but four recalls indicate significant concerns about equipment safety and reliability. The recalls suggest critical failures that could impact operational safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| boom lift cylinder | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | rare |
| platform leveling yoke | Unknown | $1,000–$2,500 | rare |
| electrical system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual hydraulic system service
- Biennial safety inspection
- Replace hydraulic oil every 2 years
- Inspect and lubricate boom quarterly
- Check platform leveling system yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Boom movement instability
- Unresponsive controls
- Platform leveling issues
- Loose electrical connections
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. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.