Altec Recall 14V503000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery
NHTSA recall 14V503000 · announced August 15, 2014 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 51 units affected
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2000 Altec Aerial Device
- 2001 Altec Aerial Device
- 2002 Altec Aerial Device
- 2003 Altec Aerial Device
- 2004 Altec Aerial Device
- 2005 Altec Aerial Device
- 2006 Altec Aerial Device
- 2007 Altec Aerial Device
- 2008 Altec Aerial Device
- 2009 Altec Aerial Device
- 2010 Altec Aerial Device
- 2011 Altec Aerial Device
- 2012 Altec Aerial Device
- 2013 Altec Aerial Device
- 2000 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2001 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2002 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2003 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2004 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2005 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2006 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2007 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2008 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2009 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2010 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2011 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2012 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2013 Altec Digger Derrick
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.