ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V693000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-14 | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-09 |
Production Dates: 2017-02-03 - 2017-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 693
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 208
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41 and AT48 aerial devices. The hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.
The incorrectly installed protective hose sock can cause the potential for electrical continuity through the lower boom, increasing the risk of an electrical shock.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 693.
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.
