Vehicle recall 11V386000 · July 28, 2011

2010-2011 Altec Aerial Device

The power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 aerial devices utility vehicles manufactured from August 2010 through may 2011, the battery fuse block may be installed incorrectly. The power source may have been connected to the wrong side (post) of the fuse leaving the battery hot cable unprotected without a fuse.
Consequence: The chassis batteries could short and cause a fire increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect the connection of the battery cable to the fuse block, the position of the fuse block mounting plate on the battery, and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes: Altec safety recall no. Csn 548.OWNERS may also 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V386000
Reported to NHTSA: July 28, 2011
Filed by: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 548
Owner notification: August 1, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 63
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 11V386000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec Aerial Device (2010-2011): 2011, 2010

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