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Altec AH75 Recall 13V378: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 13V378, reported August 21, 2013, 263 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V378Altec Industries Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 AH75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.
Risk
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is CSN 585. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.
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.

Affected vehicles

Altec AH100200520062007200820092010201120122013
Altec AH75200520062007200820092010201120122013
Altec AH85200520062007200820092010201120122013