Does the 2012 Altec AH Series have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2012 Altec AH Series. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2012 Altec AH Series?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2012 Altec AH Series recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2012 Altec AH Series with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Other#2016057February 4, 2016
16 units affected
Certain Altec aerial devices may have been manufactured with a defective Pulsar coil. The Pulsar coil could short causing unwarranted movement of the aerial device increasing the risk of injury to the operator. Correction: Altec will replace the affected Pulsar coils.
Accessories#2014309July 22, 2014
7 units affected
On certain aerial devices installed on utility service vehicles (to elevate personnel in order to facilitate working on overhead service lines, for tree trimming, etc.), water ingress into the lower boom fiberglass inserts could allow a conductivity path through the boom from the boom elbow down to the chassis. If the boom elbow were to come in contact with, or in close proximity to, an energized conductor while persons on the ground are touching or in close proximity to the chassis, an increased risk of injury due to electrocution would result. Water ingress could also compromise the fiberglass insert glue joint, potentially leading to undesirable boom motion due to looseness of the joint, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Altec will replace affected lower booms. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Electrical#2014130April 10, 2014
8 units affected
On certain aerial devices installed on utility service vehicles (to elevate personnel in order to facilitate working on overhead service lines, for tree trimming, etc.), incorrect sealing plugs could allow water ingress into the aerial control, causing electrical shorts. This could allow the aerial device to move unexpectedly, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Altec will supply owners with a replacement electrical harness incorporating seal plugs as well as installation instructions. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2012 Altec AH Series VIN

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