Altec AH85 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
8 recalls found for the Altec AH85 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Altec AH85 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Altec AH85 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Altec AH85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 Altec AH85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Altec AH85 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Altec AH85 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Altec AH85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Altec AH85 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Altec AH85 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Altec AH85 | 2 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Altec AH85 recalls
- Jan 20, 201616V023000Electrical system195 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model
The affected units have a hydraulic pressure control valve that may allow the aerial device to move even when not told to do so.
- Jun 4, 201414V308000Equipment120 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model
The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers.
- Jan 2, 201414V001000Equipment168 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model
Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform.
- Aug 21, 201313V378000Electrical system263 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model
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.
- Jun 27, 201313V275000Equipment220 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.
- Sep 18, 201212V456000Equipment245 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 2 more models
An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly.
- Aug 21, 201212V411000Equipment27 vehiclesAltec AH100 and AH85
Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
- Oct 5, 201111V498000Equipment22 vehiclesAltec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010 AH75, AH85 and AH100 aerial devices manufactured from June 29, 2010, through December 26, 2010, for failure of the platform leveling…