Electrical systemRecall 18V-434 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-434 covers 290 Altec vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 15% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V434000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
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
15%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 23, 2016 to December 27, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.