ALTEC AH85 2013: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V001000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AH85 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-14 2014-01-02 2014-01-03

Production Dates: 2010-04-01 - 2013-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 592

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 168

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the control module wiring harness, free of charge. The recall will begin on April 14, 2014. Customers may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 592.

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.