Altec AH100, AH75, AH85 (2005-2013): Electrical system
Recall 13V378000 · Aug 21, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
263
vehicles affected
263
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V378000
- Date
- Aug 21, 2013
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 263
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2005-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Electric shock
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 AH75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.
What can happen
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is CSN 585. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 27 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V378000?
3 models: Altec AH100 (2005-2013), Altec AH75 (2005-2013), Altec AH85 (2005-2013), about 263 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V378000?
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is CSN 585. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
What can happen?
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
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.