NHTSA recall 16V023000
Electrical system
Altec AH100 and 2 more
Reported Jan 20, 2016195 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Built Jan 10, 2008 – Jan 31, 2015
The defect
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.
The 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.