NHTSA recall campaign
18V379000
What was wrong
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Risk
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →