ALTEC AT40-G 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V224000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AT40-G 2010
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.