Vehicle recall 13V275000 · June 27, 2013

Altec AH100, AH75 and 1 more model

In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 AH75, AH85 and AH100 aerial devices equipped with square pedestals. In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.
Consequence: Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners informing them to inspect the pedestal and if any cracks are found, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 580.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V275000
Reported to NHTSA: June 27, 2013
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 580
Owner notification: August 5, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 220
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 13V275000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2002-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Altec AH75 (2002-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Altec AH85 (2002-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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