CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
- 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 battery disconnect bracket's positive stud on certain 2016-2017 aerial device and service body vehicles may contact the hood. This contact can cause an electrical short.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should contact Altec Industries Inc. customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information. The manufacturer will notify owners, and the lead acid battery disconnect will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Altec Service Body | 20162017 |