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Vehicle recall 13V224000 · May 29, 2013

Altec AT200A, AT235 and 6 more models

The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.

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

Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
Consequence
If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.
Notes
Customers may 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
13V224000
Reported to NHTSA
May 29, 2013
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 565
Owner notification
April 24, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
761
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Recall 13V224000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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