NHTSA Recall 18V379000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2018-06-07. An estimated 44 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Risk
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 686
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.