Altec recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured January 10, 2008, to December 31, 2015. The affected units have a hydraulic pressure control valve that may allow the aerial device to move even when not told to do so.
What could happen
An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure control valves, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Ah100 2010–2015
- Altec Ah75 2010–2015
- Altec Ah85 2010–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V023000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 20, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 15, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 195
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 10, 2008 to Jan 31, 2015
- Part
- Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Equipment Jun 4, 2014
- Altec recall: Equipment Jan 2, 2014
- Altec recall: Electrical system Aug 21, 2013
- Altec recall: Equipment Jun 27, 2013
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 18, 2012
- Altec recall: Equipment Oct 5, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.