Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Altec AH85
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Altec AH85 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec AH85. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V023000 Unexpected Aerial Device Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V308000 Fiberglass Boom may Conduct Electricity NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V001000 Moisture In Control Module Plug may cause Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V378000 Current Leakage Monitoring Cable NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Altec AH85 has no available owner complaints but has four significant recall campaigns. These recalls involve serious issues with the electrical system and hydraulic pressure control, indicating potential reliability concerns. Given the lack of complaint data and multiple recalls, the vehicle exhibits below-average reliability with limited information available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure valve | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| Control module plug | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Current leakage cable | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Battery checks and replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Regular inspections of boom
- Hydraulic system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inadvertant boom movement
- Leakage in hydraulic system
- Moisture in control systems
- Electrical conductivity issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Altec AH85 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.