The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V225000·Announced 2020-04-21

Altec Recalls 2017-2020 ST Spray Trucks Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 92 ST Spray Trucks from 2017-2020 because an improperly mounted battery fuse holder may cause an electrical short circuit and 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 vehicle electrical defect that can cause a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing serious risk, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling 92 model year 2017-2020 ST Spray Trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the battery fuse holder may have been improperly mounted. This improper mounting can potentially cause an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Altec will notify owners and install a new battery fuse holder free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on June 16, 2020. 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 ST SPRAY TRUCK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
92

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)

  • ST SPRAY TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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