Altec Aerial Device recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 14, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Altec Industries, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Altec Aerial Device, Service Body

Recall number

17V175000

Brand / firm

Altec

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 335 units

Why it was recalled

A short circuit increases the risk of fire.

What was recalled

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.