RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2015 Altec AH85 recalls
2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2015 Altec AH85 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 01
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 02
Transport Canada recalls
01- Other#2016057
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.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#16V023000
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.
Risk: 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.
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 2015 Altec AH85 VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.