ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V434000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-08-23 | 2018-06-27 | 2018-06-29 |
Production Dates: 2016-12-23 - 2017-12-27
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 688
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 290
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
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.
