NHTSA Recall 11V389000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V389000; Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Failure of the leakage monitoring system can result in the user touching a conductor, unaware that it may be energized and risking electrical shock or electrocution.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Altec Aerial Device; 1998 Altec Aerial Device; 1999 Altec Aerial Device; 2000 Altec Aerial Device; 2001 Altec Aerial Device; 2002 Altec Aerial Device; 2003 Altec Aerial Device; 2004 Altec Aerial Device; 2005 Altec Aerial Device; 2006 Altec Aerial Device; 2007 Altec Aerial Device; 2008 Altec Aerial Device; 2009 Altec Aerial Device
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 67
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 1997-2009 aerial devices manufactured from June 1997 through July 2009, equipped with a bcm 44b electrical leakage monitoring system. The meter was incorrectly installed and the wiring may come loose; however, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 549. 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: Sep 7, 2011
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