NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. - Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit
Published: January 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V015000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Affected Products
Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V015000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V015000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit. |
| Completion rate | 53.09 |
| Corrective action | Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | CSN-3142 |
| Potentially affected | 437 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |