Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V434000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V434000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and service body vehicles, built on ram 5500 diesel chassis Includes 290 affected units, Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2017 altec aerial devices and service body vehicles, built on ram 5500 diesel chassis

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and service body vehicles, built on ram 5500 diesel chassis. the positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 688.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V434000
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Battery electrical short may cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 290

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 688
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and service body vehicles, built on ram 5500 diesel chassis. the positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 688.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 15.17

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