Altec Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
Altec Industries – Battery Cable may Short
| Report Received Date | 05/29/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V224000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565. |
| Recall Code | CSN 565 |
| Potentially Affected | 761 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V224000) |
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