Vehicle recall 15V398000 · June 23, 2015
Altec AH125, AH150 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
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 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125 and AH150 aerial devices manufactured January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
- Consequence
- If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
- 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
- 15V398000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2015
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 620
- Owner notification
- July 22, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AH125 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Altec AH150 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Altec HL125 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Altec been repaired?
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