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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices. The trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded.
- Risk
- A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.
- 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
This recall covers certain 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices made by Altec Industries. The integrated trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded, which can cause the trailer to brake intermittently when braking is needed.
An intermittent trailer brake can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait for a notice if they use a trailer with this equipment. Altec will notify owners and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding. If a controller is improperly grounded, it will be corrected.
For help with this recall, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 737. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2019 |
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