NHTSA Recall 16V023000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-01-20. An estimated 195 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
What the manufacturer will do
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.