2005 Altec AH75

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 3 times.

3 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Electrical System13V378000
Filed Aug 21, 2013263 vehiclesAltec Industries Inc.

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.

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.

Equipment13V275000
Filed Jun 27, 2013220 vehiclesAltec Industries Inc.

Defect. 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.

Equipment12V456000
Filed Sep 18, 2012245 vehiclesAltec Industries Inc.

Defect. 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.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2015
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20150100Routine
20140100Routine
20130300Routine
20120400Routine
20110400Routine
20100600Routine
20090400Routine
20080300Routine
20070300Routine
20060300Routine
2005 — this page0300Routine
20040200Routine
20030200Routine
20020200Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 21, 2013. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.