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NHTSARecalled Oct 16, 2018 · #18V728000

Converter Failure may cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Converter Failure may cause Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice