Recall 18V434000: 2016–2017 Altec Aerial Device, 2016–2017 Altec Service Body
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 290
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Altec Aerial Device
- 2017 Altec Aerial Device
- 2016 Altec Service Body
- 2017 Altec Service Body
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V434000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 688
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 23, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System); Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery (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