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Altec Aerial Device Recall 22V577: Wire May Blow Fuse and Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V577, reported August 4, 2022, 594 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A wire connected to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge. Over time, the wire can be exposed to metal, which can blow the ignition circuit fuse. A blown fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Altec Industries will install a relay at no charge to fix the problem. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 30, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 3015.

If you own an affected aerial device, check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V577Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT237, AT37G, AT40G, AT41M, and CB5-132D-S aerial devices. A wire to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge, which can expose the wire to metal and result in a blown ignition circuit fuse.
Risk
A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will install a relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3015.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Altec Aerial Device20172018201920202021