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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, which can cause an electrical short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The recall covers certain 2017 aerial devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. Altec Industries has notified owners. Dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install an insulating chafe pad at no cost to you. The recall began on January 12, 2018.
If you own an affected unit, contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 and reference recall number MAB 675 to arrange the free repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2017 |
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