Altec AH85 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Altec AH85 (2005–2015).

Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015
NHTSA complaints per Altec AH85 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Altec AH85 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Altec AH85 recalls

  • Recall 16V023000Jan 20, 2016195 vehiclesModel years 2010–2015

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

  • Recall 14V308000Jun 4, 2014120 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

    Risk: A fiberglass lower boom insert that can conduct electricity increases the risk of electrocution to the operator should the boom contact a power line. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V001000Jan 2, 2014168 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

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

  • Recall 13V378000Aug 21, 2013263 vehiclesModel years 2005–2013

    Risk: If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.

  • Recall 13V275000Jun 27, 2013220 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010

    Risk: Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 12V456000Sep 18, 2012245 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.

  • Recall 12V411000Aug 21, 201227 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

  • Recall 11V498000Oct 5, 201122 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: Failure of the platform leveling system can result in unintended platform movement increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

Other Altec models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology