Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Altec Aerial Device
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Altec Aerial Device has 26 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Altec Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V562000 Cable Entry Step May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V250000 Pedestal and Truck Frame May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V015000 Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V216000 Missing Weld On Rear Pole Rack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V613000 Boom Weld May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V147000 Chassis Fuel Line Clamps Not Properly Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V884000 Pedestal and Truck Frame May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V736000 Pedestal and Truck Frame May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V722000 Bolt Failure May Cause Pedestal Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V409000 Unintended Movement of the Lower and Upper Booms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V012000 Missing Combined Use Capacity Chart NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V502000 Engine Idle Increase may Affect Boom Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V301000 Tow Hitch May Have Incorrect Load Rating Markings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V602000 Recovery Winch Valve Exceeds Pressure Rating NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V573000 Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Collapse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V483000 Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V409000 Aerial Device May Become Unstable and Collapse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V728000 Converter Failure may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V552000 Platform Mounting Hole Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V434000 Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The vehicle has no recorded owner complaints, but 26 recall campaigns indicate various potential safety and performance issues, especially with structural components and equipment. The lack of complaint data limits the ability to identify reliability issues precisely, but the recall quantity suggests heightened caution is warranted.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom/Crane/Ladder System | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| Frame and Members | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| Battery Cables | Unknown | $100–$400 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Brake inspections and service
- Boom/Crane system checks
- Battery tests and replacement
- Frame and bracket inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Cracks in frame
- Unstable boom position
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Unusual noises from the boom
- Poor braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Altec Aerial Device at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.