Equipment: electricalRecall 14V-001 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 14V-001 covers 168 Altec vehicles for a equipment: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V001000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2010 to November 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.