NHTSA recall 18V379000
Electrical system
Altec Aerial Device and 1 more
Reported Jun 7, 201844 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 686Built Oct 1, 2016 – Dec 30, 2017
The defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
The risk
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.