Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 14V-503 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 14V-503 covers 51 Altec vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V503000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Battery Equalizers/Converters May IgniteNHTSA