NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 2018 · #18V434000
Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.