Recall 20V708000: 2006–2020 Altec AH125, 2006–2020 Altec AH150

Updated Oct 20, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Nov 17, 2020
Vehicles affected: 13
Models: 2
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2006-2020 AH150 and AH125S Articulating Non-Overcenter Aerial Devices. The incorrect counterbalance valve may have been installed in the main lift cylinder. As a result, at certain boom positions the counterbalance valve will open due to the pressure in the cylinder exceeding the setting.

The risk

If one of the hoses between the cylinder and the external counterbalance valve manifold were to fail to hold pressure, the boom could unexpectedly lower, increasing the risk of an injury.

The fix

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct counterbalance valve if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 784.

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

2006 Altec AH125
2007 Altec AH125
2008 Altec AH125
2009 Altec AH125
2010 Altec AH125
2011 Altec AH125
2012 Altec AH125
2013 Altec AH125
2014 Altec AH125
2015 Altec AH125
2016 Altec AH125
2017 Altec AH125
2018 Altec AH125
2019 Altec AH125
2020 Altec AH125
2006 Altec AH150
2007 Altec AH150
2008 Altec AH150
2009 Altec AH150
2010 Altec AH150
2011 Altec AH150
2012 Altec AH150
2013 Altec AH150
2014 Altec AH150
2015 Altec AH150
2016 Altec AH150
2017 Altec AH150
2018 Altec AH150
2019 Altec AH150
2020 Altec AH150

Details

NHTSA campaign: 20V708000
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 784
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.
Owner letters: Jan 11, 2021
Components: Suspension: adjustment:automatic electrical/hydraulic (Suspension)

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