The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V728000·Announced 2018-10-16

Altec Recalls 2015-2017 Aerial Devices Due to Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2015-2017 TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices because a faulty DC-DC converter can cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard in a vehicle, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. The recall involves 24 units.

The 500W DC-DC converter can fail due to voltage and current spikes. If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. 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
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
24

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 (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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