Recall 13V224000: 2010–2012 Altec AT200A, 2010–2012 Altec AT235, 2010–2012 Altec AT235P +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 29, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 761
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Altec AT200A
- 2011 Altec AT200A
- 2012 Altec AT200A
- 2010 Altec AT235
- 2011 Altec AT235
- 2012 Altec AT235
- 2010 Altec AT235P
- 2011 Altec AT235P
- 2012 Altec AT235P
- 2010 Altec AT237
- 2011 Altec AT237
- 2012 Altec AT237
- 2010 Altec AT248F
- 2011 Altec AT248F
- 2012 Altec AT248F
- 2010 Altec AT35-G
- 2011 Altec AT35-G
- 2012 Altec AT35-G
- 2010 Altec AT37-G
- 2011 Altec AT37-G
- 2012 Altec AT37-G
- 2010 Altec AT40-G
- 2011 Altec AT40-G
- 2012 Altec AT40-G
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V224000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 565
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 24, 2013
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology