There have been 8 safety recalls for the Altec AH85. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Altec AH85.
An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 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 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fiberglass lower boom insert that can conduct electricity increases the risk of electrocution to the operator should the boom contact a power line. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Altec AH100, 2010 Altec AH100, 2011 Altec AH100, 2012 Altec AH100, 2009 Altec AH75, 2010 Altec AH75, 2011 Altec AH75, 2012 Altec AH75, 2009 Altec AH85, 2010 Altec AH85, 2011 Altec AH85, 2012 Altec AH85 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ah75, ah85, and ah100 aerial devices manufactured October 2009 through December 2012. The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Altec AH100, 2011 Altec AH100, 2012 Altec AH100, 2013 Altec AH100, 2010 Altec AH75, 2011 Altec AH75, 2012 Altec AH75, 2013 Altec AH75, 2010 Altec AH85, 2011 Altec AH85, 2012 Altec AH85, 2013 Altec AH85 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Recall Summary: Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ah75, ah85, and ah100 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010, through November 20, 2013. Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Altec AH100, 2006 Altec AH100, 2007 Altec AH100, 2008 Altec AH100, 2009 Altec AH100, 2010 Altec AH100, 2011 Altec AH100, 2012 Altec AH100, 2013 Altec AH100, 2005 Altec AH75, 2006 Altec AH75, 2007 Altec AH75, 2008 Altec AH75, 2009 Altec AH75, 2010 Altec AH75, 2011 Altec AH75, 2012 Altec AH75, 2013 Altec AH75, 2005 Altec AH85, 2006 Altec AH85, 2007 Altec AH85, 2008 Altec AH85, 2009 Altec AH85, 2010 Altec AH85, 2011 Altec AH85, 2012 Altec AH85, 2013 Altec AH85 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ah75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Altec AH100, 2003 Altec AH100, 2004 Altec AH100, 2005 Altec AH100, 2006 Altec AH100, 2007 Altec AH100, 2008 Altec AH100, 2009 Altec AH100, 2010 Altec AH100, 2002 Altec AH75, 2003 Altec AH75, 2004 Altec AH75, 2005 Altec AH75, 2006 Altec AH75, 2007 Altec AH75, 2008 Altec AH75, 2009 Altec AH75, 2010 Altec AH75, 2002 Altec AH85, 2003 Altec AH85, 2004 Altec AH85, 2005 Altec AH85, 2006 Altec AH85, 2007 Altec AH85, 2008 Altec AH85, 2009 Altec AH85, 2010 Altec AH85 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 ah75, ah85 and ah100 aerial devices equipped with square pedestals. In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Altec AH100, 2003 Altec AH100, 2004 Altec AH100, 2005 Altec AH100, 2006 Altec AH100, 2007 Altec AH100, 2008 Altec AH100, 2009 Altec AH100, 2002 Altec AH75, 2003 Altec AH75, 2004 Altec AH75, 2005 Altec AH75, 2006 Altec AH75, 2007 Altec AH75, 2008 Altec AH75, 2009 Altec AH75, 2002 Altec AH85, 2003 Altec AH85, 2004 Altec AH85, 2005 Altec AH85, 2006 Altec AH85, 2007 Altec AH85, 2008 Altec AH85, 2009 Altec AH85, 2002 Altec HL125, 2003 Altec HL125, 2004 Altec HL125, 2005 Altec HL125, 2006 Altec HL125, 2007 Altec HL125, 2008 Altec HL125, 2009 Altec HL125 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Altec industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 ah75/85/100 and hl125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Altec AH100, 2009 Altec AH100, 2008 Altec AH85, 2009 Altec AH85 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Altec industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 aerial device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the platform leveling system can result in unintended platform movement increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Altec AH100, 2010 Altec AH75, 2010 Altec AH85 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2010 ah75, ah85 and ah100 aerial devices manufactured from June 29, 2010, through December 26, 2010, for failure of the platform leveling system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2016 | Electrical System | 195 |
| Jun. 4, 2014 | Equipment | 120 |
| Jan. 2, 2014 | Equipment:electrical | 168 |
| Aug. 21, 2013 | Electrical System | 263 |
| Jun. 27, 2013 | Equipment | 220 |
| Sep. 18, 2012 | Equipment | 245 |
| Aug. 21, 2012 | Equipment | 27 |
| Oct. 5, 2011 | Equipment | 22 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2015 Altec AH85 | 1 |
| 2014 Altec AH85 | 1 |
| 2013 Altec AH85 | 3 |
| 2012 Altec AH85 | 4 |
| 2011 Altec AH85 | 4 |
| 2010 Altec AH85 | 6 |
| 2009 Altec AH85 | 5 |
| 2008 Altec AH85 | 4 |
| 2007 Altec AH85 | 3 |
| 2006 Altec AH85 | 3 |
| 2005 Altec AH85 | 3 |
| 2004 Altec AH85 | 2 |
| 2003 Altec AH85 | 2 |
| 2002 Altec AH85 | 2 |