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NHTSA : 13V224000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Defect 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.

Consequence / Hazard

If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles24

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.