Electrical systemRecall 18V-728 · 2015–2017 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-728 covers 24 2015–2017 Altec Aerial Device for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V728000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
The risk
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 30, 2015 to June 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.