Vehicle recall 16V023000 · January 20, 2016
Altec 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured January 10, 2008, to December 31, 2015. The affected units have a hydraulic pressure control valve that may allow the aerial device to move even when not told to do so.
- Consequence
- An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure control valves, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.
- 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
- 16V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 2016
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 195
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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