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NHTSA recall 14V503000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery

Altec Aerial Device and 1 more

Reported Aug 15, 201451 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 603

The defect

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.

The risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Altec Aerial Device
20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
Altec Digger Derrick
20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013

Notes

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.