Vehicle recall 11V389000 · August 1, 2011

1997-2009 Altec Aerial Device

The meter was incorrectly installed and the wiring may come loose; however, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly.

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

Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 1997-2009 aerial devices manufactured from June 1997 through July 2009, equipped with a BCM 44B electrical leakage monitoring system. The meter was incorrectly installed and the wiring may come loose; however, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly.
Consequence: Failure of the leakage monitoring system can result in the user touching a conductor, unaware that it may be energized and risking electrical shock or electrocution.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is csn 549.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: 11V389000
Reported to NHTSA: August 1, 2011
Filed by: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 549
Owner notification: September 7, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 67
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Electrical

Recall 11V389000 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 (1997-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

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