ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V434000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.