NHTSA recall 18V035000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Altec Aerial Device
Reported Jan 11, 201829 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number MAB 675Built Aug 1, 2017 – Dec 29, 2017
The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 675.