NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Altec AH100 Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 Altec AH100 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 Altec AH100. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Altec AH100. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Fiberglass Boom may Conduct Electricity
NHTSA #14V308000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 120 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 598 · Owners notified August 4, 2014 · Vehicles built October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 connecting the fiberglass insert and the steel boom components may fail.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Current Leakage Monitoring Cable
NHTSA #13V378000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 263 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 585 · Vehicles built April 1, 2005 – April 28, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
Manufacturer 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.
Cracks May Develop in Square Pedestals
NHTSA #13V275000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 220 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 580 · Owners notified August 5, 2013
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 AH75, AH85 and AH100 aerial devices equipped with square pedestals. In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.
Safety consequence
Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners informing them to inspect the pedestal and if any cracks are found, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 580.
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.
Cylinder Piston Retention System
NHTSA #12V456000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported September 18, 2012 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 245 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 570 · Owners notified November 6, 2012
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 AH75/85/100 and HL125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. As a result, the cylinder could loosen from the rod allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the confines of the chassis when it is in a stowed position.
Safety consequence
If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will increase the torque on the piston free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 570.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Boom Pivot Pin
NHTSA #12V411000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2012 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 27 vehicles
Altec campaign MAB 563 · Owners notified September 12, 2012
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
Safety consequence
If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 563.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other Altec AH100 model years
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