Altec Aerial Device (2017-2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V792000 · Nov 9, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
186
vehicles affected
186
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V792000
- Date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 186
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.
What can happen
Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704.
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 18V792000?
1 model: Altec Aerial Device (2017-2018), about 186 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V792000?
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704.
What can happen?
Damaged wiring 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.