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Campaign 13V378 Posted August 21, 2013 263 units

2005-2013 Altec AH75/85/100 Recall 13V378: Cable Too Long

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V378 covers 263 2005-2013 Altec AH75, AH100, and AH85 aerial devices for an overlong leakage-monitor cable. Altec dealers secure it for free.

Altec is recalling 263 2005-2013 AH75, AH100, and AH85 aerial devices because the current leakage monitoring cable can be too long and breach the insulating gap in the lower boom fiberglass insert. If that gap is breached, the boom can conduct electrical current and raise the risk of electrical shock to the operator; the Altec dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The current leakage monitoring system on 2005-2013 Altec AH75, AH100, and AH85 aerial devices is part of the electrical protection setup used around the boom. Its cable runs through the lower boom area, while the fiberglass insert in the chassis insulating system keeps an electrical gap between the boom structure and the chassis.

On affected devices, that monitoring-system cable is too long for the space it passes through. The extra cable length can cross into the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert, which defeats the separation the insulating system is designed to maintain. When that gap is breached, the electrical isolation built into the lower boom is compromised.

There is no warning sign before failure. An operator is not told to expect a noise, light, movement change, or other symptom before the cable breaches the insulating gap.

Who's affected?

Covers the AH75, AH100, and AH85 across the 2005-2013 model years, all tied to the electrical system.

2013 Altec AH75 electrical system
2009 Altec AH100 electrical system
2010 Altec AH100 electrical system
2013 Altec AH100 electrical system
2012 Altec AH75 electrical system
Units affected263

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

If the insulating gap is breached, the boom can conduct electrical current and expose the operator to electrical shock. Keep the boom clear of energized lines and stop using it for that work until the cable is inspected and secured. Repair will be free at any franchised Altec dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2013 Altec AH75, AH100, or AH85 is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Altec's owner notice before arranging the dealer inspection, or call Altec customer service if you bought the unit used.
  3. Reference recall number 13V378 and Altec recall CSN 585 when you call.
  4. Schedule the leakage-monitor cable inspection that fixes the cable routing gap in the lower boom fiberglass insulating system.
  5. Avoid operating the boom near energized electrical sources until the leakage-monitor cable is inspected and properly secured.

What happens at the repair

The campaign repair is the inspection and proper securing of the current leakage monitor cable. Altec said the recall was expected to begin during September 2013. Once the dealer repair is available for your unit, an Altec technician inspects the cable routing and secures the cable so it stays clear of the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating gap. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

August 21, 2013 NHTSA published the recall

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V378?

Recall 13V378 covers 263 2005-2013 Altec AH75, AH100, and AH85 aerial devices equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The leakage monitor cable can be too long and breach the boom insulation gap, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.

What should I do if my 2005-2013 Altec AH75, AH100, or AH85 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific aerial device is included in recall 13V378. If it is, contact Altec or an authorized Altec service location to schedule the inspection and cable securement. Reference Altec recall number CSN 585 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Altec's remedy is an inspection and proper securement of the leakage monitor cable. Altec owners can contact 1-877-462-5832 for recall service details.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is electrical shock to the operator. If the leakage monitor cable breaches the insulation gap in the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis system, the boom can conduct electrical current. The recall repair secures the cable so the insulation gap is protected.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V378000
Altec customer service1-877-462-5832
NHTSA recall #13V378
NHTSA recall # (full)13V378000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →