The 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 insulating system.
The risk
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AH100 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Altec AH75 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Altec AH85 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec AH100 | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH100 | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH100 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH100 | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH100 | 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| Altec AH100 | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| Altec AH100 | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH100 | 2012 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH100 | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH75 | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH75 | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| Altec AH75 | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH75 | 2012 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH75 | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AH85 | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH85 | 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| Altec AH85 | 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| Altec AH85 | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH85 | 2012 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AH85 | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2013
76 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the electrical system; Altec Industries Inc. filed 95 campaigns in all.
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| 13V627000 17 Dec 2013 | Daimler Trucks North America |
| 13V589000 22 Nov 2013 | Maserati North America, Inc. |
| 13V570000 15 Nov 2013 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 13V566000 13 Nov 2013 | General Motors LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013