NHTSA Recall 13V275000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Altec AH100.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V275000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 580 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 27, 2013 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V275000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AH100 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Altec AH75 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Altec AH85 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.