ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V503000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-15 2014-08-15 2014-08-15

Production Dates: 2011-01-01 - 2011-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 603

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.

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.