Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 19V-662 · 2019 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 19V-662 covers 15 2019 Altec Aerial Device for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V662000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.
The risk
A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 15, 2019 to August 16, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.