Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Altec Industries – Battery Electrical Short may Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 06/27/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V434000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688. |
| Recall Code | CSN 688 |
| Potentially Affected | 290 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V434000) |
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