NHTSA Recall 18V728000: Electrical system
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V728000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 699 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
Safety risk
If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.
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 18V728000
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.