Recall 18V728000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2015-2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
RECALL This recall affects up to 24 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V728000 |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 24 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
Safety Consequence
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V890000 | 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 152 | |
| 25V909000 | 2023 ALTEC AN55 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | 18 | |
| 25V810000 | 2024 ALTEC AT SERIES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 37 | |
| 25V650000 | 2025 ALTEC AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 268 | |
| 25V661000 | 2024 ALTEC FOSV-CA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 30 | |
| 25V629000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 135 | |
| 25V651000 | 2025 ALTEC A CLASS | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 77 | |
| 25V581000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 19 | |
| 25V562000 | 2025 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 903 | |
| 25V529000 | 2024 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 124 |