Recall
Altec At248f — 13V224000
NHTSA ID
13V224000
Make
Altec
Model
At248f
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2013-05-29
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
761
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 565
Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. 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.
Consequence
If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.