2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE RECALL - #14V503000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE |
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| Manufacturer |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/15/2014 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/2014 |
| # Affected |
51 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. |
| Consequences |
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for STRUCTURE
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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