ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V379000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-06 2018-06-07 2018-06-11

Production Dates: 2016-10-01 - 2017-12-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 686

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.

Consequence

If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.

Notes

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.