2008 ALTEC AH100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2008 ALTEC AH100
The 2008 ALTEC AH100 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT.
Recalls for the 2008 ALTEC AH100
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 ALTEC AH100, potentially affecting up to 755 vehicles.
Recall 13V275000 — EQUIPMENT
| 220 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 12V456000 — EQUIPMENT
| 245 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V411000 — EQUIPMENT
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V378000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 263 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 ALTEC AH100
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 ALTEC AH100.
Safety Rating for the 2008 ALTEC AH100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 ALTEC AH100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 ALTEC AH100
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 ALTEC AH100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC AH100
- 2003 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2004 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2005 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2006 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2007 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2008 ALTEC AH100 (current)
- 2009 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2010 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2011 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2012 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2013 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 total complaint
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints