Electrical systemRecall 13V-378 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 13V-378 covers 263 Altec vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 21, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V378000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2005 to April 28, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.