NHTSA Recall 13V224000: Cables (electrical system)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 761 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Altec AT200A.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V224000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 565 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | May 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V224000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AT200A | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT235 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT235P | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT237 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT248F | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT35-G | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT37-G | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Altec AT40-G | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.