The worst 2017 Altec Service Body problems
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Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 18V873000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 18V434000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Altec Service Body 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford that certain 2015-2019 model-year Ford vehicles...
- Altec Industries, Inc. has been notified by Ford Motor Company that a defect which relates to motor...
- The body compartment wiring on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built...
- It has been discovered that some hydraulic lines installed by Altec may be in contact with chassis air...
- Some aluminum body doors and box lids require excessive force and may make a popping sound when being...
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Is the 2017 Altec Service Body reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Altec Service Body.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Altec Service Body?
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How many recalls does the 2017 Altec Service Body have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and electrical system.
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