NHTSA Recall 19V662000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2019-09-18. An estimated 15 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.
Risk
A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 737
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.