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Vehicle recall 18V434000 · June 27, 2018

Altec Aerial Device and Service Body

The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.

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

Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V434000
Reported to NHTSA
June 27, 2018
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 688
Owner notification
August 23, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
290
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery; Electrical system
Recall 18V434000 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.

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