Altec Aerial Device: Electrical system — integrated trailer brake control

Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2019 — about 15 vehicles.

The hazard

A trailer brake controller with improper grounding may result in the trailer intermittently braking when needed, increasing risk of a crash.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and direct them to inspect the brake controller for proper grounding, and if applicable, correct any that are improperly grounded. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 737.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational