Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-792 · 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 18V-792 covers 186 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V792000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48 and L37M Aerial Devices. The under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.
The risk
Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704.
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
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 30, 2017 to June 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.