Altec recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 aerial devices utility vehicles manufactured from august 2010 through may 2011, the battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly. The power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse.
What could happen
The chassis batteries could short and cause a fire increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
The fix
Altec will inspect the connection of the battery cable to the fuse block, the position of the fuse block mounting plate on the battery, and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on august 1, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Aerial Device 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V386000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 28, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 1, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 63
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 548
Notes
Altec safety recall no. Csn 548.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Apr 17, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Mar 13, 2026
- Altec recall: Exterior lighting Dec 18, 2025
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 19, 2025
- Altec recall: Electrical system Sep 5, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.