NHTSA Recall 13V378000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V378000; Date: Aug. 21, 2013
If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Altec AH100; 2006 Altec AH100; 2007 Altec AH100; 2008 Altec AH100; 2009 Altec AH100; 2010 Altec AH100; 2011 Altec AH100; 2012 Altec AH100; 2013 Altec AH100; 2005 Altec AH75; 2006 Altec AH75; 2007 Altec AH75; 2008 Altec AH75; 2009 Altec AH75; 2010 Altec AH75; 2011 Altec AH75; 2012 Altec AH75; 2013 Altec AH75; 2005 Altec AH85; 2006 Altec AH85; 2007 Altec AH85; 2008 Altec AH85; 2009 Altec AH85; 2010 Altec AH85; 2011 Altec AH85; 2012 Altec AH85; 2013 Altec AH85
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 263
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ah75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured April 2005 through April 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall is expected to begin during September 2013. Altec's recall number is csn 585. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall 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.
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