Electrical systemRecall 18V-379 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-379 covers 44 Altec vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V379000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
The risk
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2016 to December 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.