Recall 18V434000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report Date
20180627
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
4 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2016 | ALTEC | SERVICE BODY |
| 2017 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2017 | ALTEC | SERVICE BODY |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.