NHTSA recall campaign
18V434000
ManufacturerAltec Industries Inc.Reported2018-06-27Affected290 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
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