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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2016-2017 aerial devices and digger derrick units may have improperly sized cable connection receptacles in the high voltage grounding system. The mismatched parts can cause the grounding system to fail.
If the grounding system fails, the risk of injury to the user increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the free inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Altec Industries will notify owners of record. Authorized dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, at no cost to the owner. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing recall number CSN 686, for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20162017 |