2004 Altec AH85 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Altec AH85. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Altec AH85
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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.
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…
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Equipment
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…
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Altec AH85. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Altec AH85 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Altec AH85 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Altec AH85 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Altec AH85 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Altec AH85 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Altec AH85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 Altec AH85 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Altec AH85 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Altec AH85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Altec AH85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 Altec AH85 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Altec AH85 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Altec AH85 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Altec AH85
How do I know if my 2004 Altec AH85 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Altec AH85; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Altec dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V456000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Altec models
- AT200A3 complaints
- Aerial Device1 complaints
- 43000 complaints
- 470 Knuckle Boom Crane0 complaints
- 47000 complaints
- 49000 complaints
- 73000 complaints
- 74000 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.