Vehicle recall 13V378000 · August 21, 2013

Altec 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.

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

Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 AH75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. 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.
Consequence: If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is CSN 585. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
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: 13V378000
Reported to NHTSA: August 21, 2013
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 585
Vehicles potentially affected: 263
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system

Recall 13V378000 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 (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Altec AH75 (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Altec AH85 (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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