Altec Aerial Device (2017-2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V553000 · Aug 22, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
40
vehicles affected
40
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V553000
- Date
- Aug 22, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 40
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
What can happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V553000?
1 model: Altec Aerial Device (2017-2018), about 40 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V553000?
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
What can happen?
An electrical short can increase 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.