Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick (2016-2017): Electrical system
Recall 18V379000 · Jun 7, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
44
vehicles affected
44
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V379000
- Date
- Jun 7, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 44
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2016-2017 |
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V379000?
2 models: Altec Aerial Device (2016-2017), Altec Digger Derrick (2016-2017), about 44 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V379000?
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.
What can happen?
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
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.