2016 Altec Service Body recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2016 Altec Service Body, covering 625 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported June 27, 2018 · 290 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 18V434000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported March 14, 2017 · 335 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.

Recall number 17V175000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2016 Altec Service Body recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2016 Altec Service Body have?

2, covering electrical system.

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