NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Altec AH85 Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Altec AH85 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec AH85. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Altec AH85. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Unexpected Aerial Device Movement
NHTSA #16V023000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported January 20, 2016 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 195 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 15, 2016 · Vehicles built January 10, 2008 – January 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Moisture In Control Module Plug may cause Movement
NHTSA #14V001000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported January 2, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 168 vehicles
Repair completion: 49.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 592 · Owners notified April 14, 2014 · Vehicles built April 1, 2010 – November 30, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other Altec AH85 model years
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