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NHTSA Recall 13V378000

Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-08-21. An estimated 263 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 AH75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.

Risk

If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.

What the manufacturer will do

Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is CSN 585. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 585

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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall