Recall 18V434000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 2016-2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

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RECALL This recall affects up to 290 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 18V434000
Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles Affected 290
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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