Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A
— Recall Campaign #13V224000
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 761 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V224000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 29, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V224000 |
| Units affected: | 761 |
- Description:
- Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
- Consequeces:
- If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.