Recall 14V503000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2000 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2001 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2001 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2002 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2002 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2003 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2003 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2004 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2004 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2005 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2005 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2006 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2006 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2007 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2007 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2008 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2008 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2009 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2009 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2010 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2010 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2011 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2011 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2012 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2012 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2013 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2013 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.