Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 18V-553 · 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-553 covers 40 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V553000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2017 to March 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.