Recalls for your 2012 Altec Ah85

Recalls for 2012 Altec Ah85

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2013-08-27
Description
Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ah75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured april 2005 through april 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems.  The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.  

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

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable.  The recall is expected to begin during september 2013.  Altec's recall number is csn 585.  Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL


Posted on: 2014-01-03
Description
Altec industries, inc.  (altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ah75, ah85, and ah100 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2010, through november 20, 2013.  Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform.

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

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the control module wiring harness, free of charge.  The recall will begin on april 14, 2014.  Customers may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.  Altec's number for this recall is csn 592.

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.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2014-06-10
Description
Altec industries, inc.  (altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ah75, ah85, and ah100 aerial devices manufactured october 2009 through december 2012.  The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers.  Additionally, the joint connecting the fiberglass insert and the steel boom components may fail.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will do supplemental dielectric testing and replace the lower boom, free of charge.  Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.  Altec's number for this recall is csn 598.

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.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2016-01-20
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.  

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.