Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Altec Aerial Device
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Altec Aerial Device has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 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 #21V409000 Unintended Movement of the Lower and Upper Booms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V483000 Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V552000 Platform Mounting Hole Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V110000 Platform Leveling Yoke Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V473000 Outrigger Interlock Control System 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
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Altec Aerial Device has no owner complaints on record but nine NHTSA recall campaigns, indicating potential concerns. Recalls include issues with electrical systems, equipment malfunction, and structural integrity, which suggests significant reliability risks. The limited evidence makes the specific failure likelihood unclear.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Hydraulic components | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | 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.
- Regular oil changes
- Hydraulic system inspections
- Brake system checks
- Electrical connections inspection
- Platform and boom inspections
- Battery maintenance
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical short circuit
- Unstable boom operation
- Unexpected platform movement
- Brake pressure loss
- Hydraulic fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Altec Aerial Device at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.