Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
DIGGER DERRICK
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
14V503000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
20141015
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140815
Make Campaign Number
CSN 603