January 11, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V015000
Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V015000
Manufacturer Altec Industries, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 437
Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle’s hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec’s number for this recall is CSN-3142.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
A customer notified Altec of a thermal event on an AT unit on November 15, 2023. The customer inspected additional vehicles and found that approximately 10% of their vehicles had visible contact between the hood and electrical cable protective split loom. Altec reviewed the production build records and inspected other potentially affected vehicles. After reviewing the results of Altec’s Investigation and the customer inspections, Altec determined that a potential defect could be present in certain AT units mounted on specific chassis. There have been no other reported accidents, injuries or deaths related to this issue.
20 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2004-2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report – 01/19/2024
RCLRPT-24V015-6414.PDF 213.925KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V015-7766.pdf 687.833KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V015-6896.PDF 213.919KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-015
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Altec Industries, Inc. JAN 11, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-015 Manufacturer Recall No. : CSN-3142 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc.
Address : 210 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham AL 35242
Company phone : 205 991 7733
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 393 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2016-2023 Altec AT series aerial device Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined from a review of production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2016 – DEC 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Electrical cables routed in the engine compartment could be contacting the vehicle hood when it is closed. Contact could cause rubbing between the cable’s protective split loom and the hood, resulting in the protective split loom of the cable to wear over time.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Damage to the protective split loom and cable insulation could allow an
electrical short circuit between the cable and the vehicle hood. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of serious injury, death, or property damage due to a thermal event.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : A periodic inspection of the components under the hood could visually identify the signs of wear between the hood and the protective split loom of the cable.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-015 Page 2 Component Name 1 : battery mounted 3-circuit DC fuse block Component Description : battery mounted 3-circuit DC fuse block Component Part Number : 991044859 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Altec Industries Inc. Address : 2106 S. Riverside Rd
Saint Joseph Missouri 64507
Country : United States Chronology :
A customer notified Altec of a thermal event on an AT unit on November 15, 2023. The customer inspected additional vehicles and found that approximately 10% of their vehicles had visible contact between the hood and electrical cable protective split loom. Altec reviewed the production build records and inspected other potentially affected vehicles. After reviewing the results of Altec’s Investigation and the customer inspections, Altec determined that a potential defect could be present in certain AT units mounted on specific chassis. There have been no other reported accidents, injuries or deaths related to this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : A clearance test will be completed to ensure proper clearance between the
electrical cable’s split loom and the hood. The cable routing and fuse block locations will be updated if the clearance is insufficient. The recall remedy will be completed free of charge when presented for repair. The Altec Warranty Policy covers the recall remedy, including cases requiring reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy will ensure clearance between the hood and the cable’s protective split loom.
The product procedures, check sheets, and Pre-delivery Inspection now include a clearance test to verify under-hood clearances. Recall Schedule : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-015
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : Altec will issue CSN-3142 to the owners of the affected units. Altec does
not have a dealer network and issues letters to owners only.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 08, 2024 – MAR 08, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 08, 2024 – MAR 08, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-015
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Altec Industries, Inc. JAN 19, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-015 Manufacturer Recall No. : CSN-3142 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc.
Address : 210 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham AL 35242
Company phone : 205 991 7733
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 437 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2004-2023 Altec AT series aerial device Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined from a review of production records.
Production Dates : FEB 01, 2004 – DEC 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Electrical cables routed in the engine compartment could be contacting the vehicle hood when it is closed. Contact could cause rubbing between the cable’s protective split loom and the hood, resulting in the protective split loom of the cable to wear over time.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Damage to the protective split loom and cable insulation could allow an
electrical short circuit between the cable and the vehicle hood. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of serious injury, death, or property damage due to a thermal event.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : A periodic inspection of the components under the hood could visually identify the signs of wear between the hood and the protective split loom of the cable.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-015 Page 2 Component Name 1 : battery mounted 3-circuit DC fuse block Component Description : battery mounted 3-circuit DC fuse block Component Part Number : 991044859 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Altec Industries Inc. Address : 2106 S. Riverside Rd
Saint Joseph Missouri 64507
Country : United States Chronology :
A customer notified Altec of a thermal event on an AT unit on November 15, 2023. The customer inspected additional vehicles and found that approximately 10% of their vehicles had visible contact between the hood and electrical cable protective split loom. Altec reviewed the production build records and inspected other potentially affected vehicles. After reviewing the results of Altec’s Investigation and the customer inspections, Altec determined that a potential defect could be present in certain AT units mounted on specific chassis. There have been no other reported accidents, injuries or deaths related to this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : A clearance test will be completed to ensure proper clearance between the
electrical cable’s split loom and the hood. The cable routing and fuse block locations will be updated if the clearance is insufficient. The recall remedy will be completed free of charge when presented for repair. The Altec Warranty Policy covers the recall remedy, including cases requiring reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy will ensure clearance between the hood and the cable’s protective split loom.
The product procedures, check sheets, and Pre-delivery Inspection now include a clearance test to verify under-hood clearances. Recall Schedule : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-015
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : Altec will issue CSN-3142 to the owners of the affected units. Altec does
not have a dealer network and issues letters to owners only.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 08, 2024 – MAR 08, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 08, 2024 – MAR 08, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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