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2015-2016 Altec Aerial Device and Altec Service Body recall: wiring

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on March 14, 2017. It covers about 335 vehicles.

vehicles affected
335
reported
Mar 14, 2017
owners notified
Apr 13, 2017

Electrical system: wiring

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V175000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Altec Aerial Device and Altec Service Body wiring?

Yes. Recall 17V175000, reported on March 14, 2017, covers about 335 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V175000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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