The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V792000·Announced 2018-11-09

Altec Recalls 2017-2018 Aerial Devices Due to Wiring Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 186 aerial devices from 2017-2018 because under-hood wiring may be damaged by sharp edges, increasing the risk of 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 defect that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects classified as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 AT37-G, AT40, AT37, AT41, AT48, and L37M Aerial Devices. The recall involves 186 vehicles where the under-hood wiring may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.

This defect can increase the risk of a fire. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replace any damaged protective loom, and install an edge guard to the bracket area free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2019.

Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 704. 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.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
186

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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