The worst 2009 Altec AH85 problems
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Recalls 5
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V308000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V378000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- 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.
Recall number 13V275000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
- 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.
Recall number 12V456000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
- 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.
Recall number 12V411000 · Recall details
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