NHTSA Recall 15V398000: Mechanical (equipment)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Altec AH125.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V398000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 620 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL |
| Report received | June 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 22, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125 and AH150 aerial devices manufactured January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
Safety risk
If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
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 15V398000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AH125 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Altec AH150 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Altec HL125 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.