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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
- 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
The battery fuse on certain aerial devices was not installed according to the manufacturer's guidelines. An incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk of an electrical short.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should have the battery fuse location checked as soon as possible. The repair is free: dealers will inspect the battery fuse location and relocate it if necessary. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, Altec Industries Inc., and can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20172018 |
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