Recall 13V275000: 2005–2010 Altec AH100, 2005–2010 Altec AH75, 2005–2010 Altec AH85
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 27, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 220
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Altec AH100
- 2006 Altec AH100
- 2007 Altec AH100
- 2008 Altec AH100
- 2009 Altec AH100
- 2010 Altec AH100
- 2005 Altec AH75
- 2006 Altec AH75
- 2007 Altec AH75
- 2008 Altec AH75
- 2009 Altec AH75
- 2010 Altec AH75
- 2005 Altec AH85
- 2006 Altec AH85
- 2007 Altec AH85
- 2008 Altec AH85
- 2009 Altec AH85
- 2010 Altec AH85
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V275000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 580
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 5, 2013
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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