NHTSA recall 11V386000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Altec Aerial Device
Reported Jul 28, 201163 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number CSN 548Built Aug 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011
The defect
Altec IS recalling certain model year 2010-2011 aerial devices utility vehicles manufactured from august 2010 through may 2011, the battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly. the power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse.
The risk
The chassis batteries could short and cause a fire increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
The remedy
Altec will inspect the connection of the battery cable to the fuse block, the position of the fuse block mounting plate on the battery, and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on august 1, 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.