The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V023000·Announced 2016-01-20

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Hydraulic Valve Defect

Altec is recalling 2010-2015 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices because a hydraulic valve may allow unexpected movement, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured between January 10, 2008, and December 31, 2015. The recall affects 195 units.

The affected units have a hydraulic pressure control valve that may allow the aerial device to move even when not told to do so. An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AH75, AH85, AH100
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
195

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • AH75
  • AH85
  • AH100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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