2010 ALTEC AH100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2010 ALTEC AH100
The 2010 ALTEC AH100 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 ALTEC AH100
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2010 ALTEC AH100, potentially affecting up to 988 vehicles.
Recall 16V023000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 195 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: An aerial device that moves unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to the operator.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V308000 — EQUIPMENT
| 120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V001000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 168 vehicles affected
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010, through November 20, 2013. Moisture may get into the control module plug and result in inadvertant movement of the boom or platform.
Consequence: The unexpected movement increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the control module wiring harness, free of charge. The recall will begin on April 14, 2014. Customers may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 592.
View full details →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 11V498000 — EQUIPMENT
| 22 vehicles affected
Defect: ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AH75, AH85 AND AH100 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2010, FOR FAILURE OF THE PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED PLATFORM MOVEMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND ALTEC DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PLATFORM LEVELING SYSTEM AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-GO-ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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 2010 ALTEC AH100
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 ALTEC AH100.
Safety Rating for the 2010 ALTEC AH100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 ALTEC AH100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 ALTEC AH100
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 ALTEC AH100. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIL-859 — EQUIPMENT
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 combination...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 ALTEC AH100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC AH100
- 2005 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2006 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2007 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2008 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2009 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2010 ALTEC AH100 (current)
- 2011 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2012 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2013 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2014 ALTEC AH100 — 0 complaints
- 2015 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