Altec Recall 16V023000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 16V023000 · announced January 20, 2016 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 195 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2010 Altec Ah100
- 2011 Altec Ah100
- 2012 Altec Ah100
- 2013 Altec Ah100
- 2014 Altec Ah100
- 2015 Altec Ah100
- 2010 Altec Ah75
- 2011 Altec Ah75
- 2012 Altec Ah75
- 2013 Altec Ah75
- 2014 Altec Ah75
- 2015 Altec Ah75
- 2010 Altec Ah85
- 2011 Altec Ah85
- 2012 Altec Ah85
- 2013 Altec Ah85
- 2014 Altec Ah85
- 2015 Altec Ah85
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.