ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V662000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-11-04 2019-09-18 2019-09-18

Production Dates: 2019-05-15 - 2019-08-16

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 737

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.

Consequence

A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.

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.