2021 Altec Service Body Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2021 Altec Service Body problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobesReported August 27, 2026 · 280 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3360. This recall is an expansion of previous the federal safety agency recall number 23V357.

Recall number 26V551000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: power distribution module/ipdmReported June 13, 2025 · 965 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
Risk: A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.

Recall number 25V400000 · Recall details

Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobesReported May 18, 2023 · 5,431 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.

Recall number 23V357000 · Recall details

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Is the 2021 Altec Service Body reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Altec Service Body.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Altec Service Body?

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How many recalls does the 2021 Altec Service Body have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.

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