Vehicle recall 12V411000 · August 21, 2012
Altec AH100 and AH85
Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
- Consequence
- If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes
- Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 563.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V411000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2012
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 563
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AH100 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec AH85 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Altec been repaired?
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.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.