Altec · United States · Crit
Altec Aerial Device: Electrical system — cables
Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2010–2011 — about 63 vehicles.
The hazard
THE CHASSIS BATTERIES COULD SHORT AND CAUSE A FIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
What to do
ALTEC WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTION OF THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE FUSE BLOCK, THE POSITION OF THE FUSE BLOCK MOUNTING PLATE ON THE BATTERY, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational