Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 18V-035 · 2017 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-035 covers 29 2017 Altec Aerial Device for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 675.
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
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2017 to December 29, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.