2009 Altec Aerial Device | 2008 Altec Aerial Device | 2003 Altec Aerial Device | 2002 Altec Aerial Device | 2011 Altec Aerial Device | 2000 Altec Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Digger Derrick | 2010 Altec Digger Derrick | 2006 Altec Digger Derrick | 2005 Altec Digger Derrick | 2001 Altec Digger Derrick | 2000 Altec Digger Derrick | 2013 Altec Aerial Device | 2003 Altec Digger Derrick | 2004 Altec Digger Derrick | 2007 Altec Digger Derrick | 2008 Altec Digger Derrick | 2009 Altec Digger Derrick | 2011 Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Published August 15, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 15, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V503000, published August 15, 2014. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2009 Altec Aerial Device | 2008 Altec Aerial Device | 2003 Altec Aerial Device | 2002 Altec Aerial Device | 2011 Altec Aerial Device | 2000 Altec Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Digger Derrick | 2010 Altec Digger Derrick | 2006 Altec Digger Derrick | 2005 Altec Digger Derrick | 2001 Altec Digger Derrick | 2000 Altec Digger Derrick | 2013 Altec Aerial Device | 2003 Altec Digger Derrick | 2004 Altec Digger Derrick | 2007 Altec Digger Derrick | 2008 Altec Digger Derrick | 2009 Altec Digger Derrick | 2011 Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
What's the hazard
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.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AERIAL DEVICE
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2008 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2003 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2002 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2011 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2000 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2013 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2010 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2006 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2005 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2001 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2000 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2013 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2003 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2004 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2007 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2008 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2009 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2011 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2012 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Altec Aerial Device | 2008 Altec Aerial Device | 2003 Altec Aerial Device | 2002 Altec Aerial Device | 2011 Altec Aerial Device | 2000 Altec Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Digger Derrick | 2010 Altec Digger Derrick | 2006 Altec Digger Derrick | 2005 Altec Digger Derrick | 2001 Altec Digger Derrick | 2000 Altec Digger Derrick | 2013 Altec Aerial Device | 2003 Altec Digger Derrick | 2004 Altec Digger Derrick | 2007 Altec Digger Derrick | 2008 Altec Digger Derrick | 2009 Altec Digger Derrick | 2011 Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V503000 on August 15, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AERIAL DEVICE.