Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick (2000-2013): Electrical system
Recall 14V503000 · Aug 15, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
51
vehicles affected
51
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V503000
- Date
- Aug 15, 2014
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 51
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2000-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 28 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2000-2013 |
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2000-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V503000?
2 models: Altec Aerial Device (2000-2013), Altec Digger Derrick (2000-2013), about 51 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V503000?
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.