2012 Altec Ah85 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Altec Ah85 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 746 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V023000 2016-01-20 195 affected
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.

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.

EQUIPMENT 14V308000 2014-06-04 120 affected
Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured October 2009 through December 2012. The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers. Additionally, the joint…

Consequence

A fiberglass lower boom insert that can conduct electricity increases the risk of electrocution to the operator should the boom contact a power line. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will do supplemental dielectric testing and replace the lower boom, free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 598.

EQUIPMENT 14V001000 2014-01-02 168 affected
Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010, through November 20, 2013. Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform.

Consequence

The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the control module wiring harness, free of charge. The recall will begin on April 14, 2014. Customers may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 592.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V378000 2013-08-21 263 affected
Defect

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…

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Altec Ah85 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.