NHTSA Recall 17V175000: Electrical system: wiring
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 335 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V175000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 646 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | March 14, 2017 |
| Owner notification | April 13, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V175000
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.