2002–2010 Altec AH100 & 2002–2010 Altec AH75 + 1 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners informing them to inspect the pedestal and if any cracks are found, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 580.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V275000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 580
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 220
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-860-0183
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 5, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.