ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V553000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-08-22 | 2018-08-27 |
Production Dates: 2017-10-01 - 2018-03-30
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 691
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
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.
