Vehicle recall 18V553000 · August 22, 2018
2017-2018 Altec Aerial Device
The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines.
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 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The fuse for the battery was not installed to the guidelines. The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short.
- Consequence
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 691.
- 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
- 18V553000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 22, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 691
- Owner notification
- October 4, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
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 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
Has your Altec been repaired?
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