Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V498000 Reported October 5, 2011

Platform leveling system failure

Q: What is recall 11V498000?

NHTSA recall 11V498000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on October 5, 2011. It addresses: Platform leveling system failure. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V498000

Manufacturer Campaign

MAB 555

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 5, 2011

Defect Summary

Altec is recalling certain model year 2010 ah75, ah85 and ah100 aerial devices manufactured from june 29, 2010, through december 26, 2010, for failure of the platform leveling system.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the platform leveling system can result in unintended platform movement increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and altec dealers will modify the platform leveling system as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on october 4, 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-go-altec (1-877-462-5832) for more information.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V498000 or campaign MAB 555.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V498000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V498000?

NHTSA recall 11V498000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on October 5, 2011. It addresses: Platform leveling system failure. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V498000 or the manufacturer campaign number MAB 555. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.