2018 Altec LS Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Altec LS Series so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Altec LS Series recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring:power distribution module/ipdm
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Altec LS Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LS Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Altec LS Series?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Altec LS Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Altec LS Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS Series model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.