NHTSA Recall 11V386000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V386000; Date: Jul. 28, 2011
The chassis batteries could short and cause a fire increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Altec Aerial Device; 2011 Altec Aerial Device
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 63
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 aerial devices utility vehicles manufactured from August 2010 through may 2011, the battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly. The power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse.
How to Fix:
Altec will inspect the connection of the battery cable to the fuse block, the position of the fuse block mounting plate on the battery, and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec safety recall no. Csn 548. Owners may also 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2011
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