NHTSA Recall 18V035000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 2017 Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V035000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MAB 675 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | January 11, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 12, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017 AT Aerial Devices mounted on Ford F-550 chassis. A circuit breaker located under the hood may contact the hood, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec has notified owners, and dealers will update the circuit breaker bracket and install a insulating chafe pad, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 675.
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 18V035000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Aerial Device | 2017 |
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.