Electrical systemRecall 16V-023 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 16V-023 covers 195 Altec vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
The fix
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.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.