The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V503000·Announced 2014-08-15

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Due to Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2000-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks because a battery equalizer component may conduct electricity and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may melt and burn, increasing the risk of a fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks. The recall involves vehicles equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers that contain a specific epoxy sealing, or 'potting', compound. This compound was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Once the material becomes electrically conductive, it is capable of melting and burning, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices / Digger Derricks
Hazard
Affected units
51

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AERIAL DEVICE
  • DIGGER DERRICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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