2015 Altec Ah85 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2016-01-20 · campaign 16V023000 · 195 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2023-12-21 · SIL 3105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that the affected units may have incorrect fittings installed at the lower control station manifold block. incorrect fittings can allow air into the hydraulic system. the presence of air in the hydraulic system will cause abnormal operation, noise, and damage to the pump.
Equipment 2022-11-15 · SIL-859 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
altec has learned that on ah75/85/100, ah75a/85a/100a, and hl125 aerial devices built from november 2003 to january 2021, there is potential for the jib rotational positioning pin to disengage when the platform is tilted down 90 degrees or more from the level working position. this is due to the com
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.