NHTSA safety recall

Recall 14V503000 · manufacturer campaign CSN 603

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — Altec · reported 15 Aug 2014 · 51 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

The risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.

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.

NHTSA campaign
14V503000
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 603
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Report received
15 Aug 2014
Owners notified
15 Oct 2014
Potentially affected
51

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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 2010 Altec Aerial Device 2011 Altec Aerial Device 2012 Altec Aerial Device 2013 Altec Aerial Device 2000 Altec Digger Derrick 2001 Altec Digger Derrick 2002 Altec Digger Derrick 2003 Altec Digger Derrick 2004 Altec Digger Derrick 2005 Altec Digger Derrick 2006 Altec Digger Derrick 2007 Altec Digger Derrick 2008 Altec Digger Derrick 2009 Altec Digger Derrick 2010 Altec Digger Derrick 2011 Altec Digger Derrick 2012 Altec Digger Derrick 2013 Altec Digger Derrick

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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