ALTEC AH85 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V023000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AH85 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-15 2016-01-20 2016-01-20

Production Dates: 2008-01-10 - 2015-01-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 195

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.

Remedy

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.

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.