ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V792000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-09 2018-11-09 2018-11-14

Production Dates: 2017-06-30 - 2018-06-29

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 704

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 186

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.

Consequence

Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704.

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.