ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V728000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-10 2018-10-16 2018-10-22

Production Dates: 2015-04-30 - 2017-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 699

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.

Consequence

If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.

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.