2016 ALTEC SERVICE BODY RECALL - #18V434000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 ALTEC SERVICE BODY |
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| Manufacturer |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
12/23/2016 - 12/27/2017 |
| Recalled on |
6/29/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/23/2018 |
| # Affected |
290 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 ALTEC SERVICE BODY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2016 ALTEC SERVICE BODY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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