ALTEC AT200A 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V224000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AT200A | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-04-24 | 2013-05-29 | 2013-05-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 565
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 761
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
