Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V378000 Reported August 21, 2013

Current leakage monitoring cable

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 263 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V378000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 585
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
263
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 21, 2013
Completion Rate
50.19

Defect Summary

Altec is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ah75/85/100 aerial devices manufactured april 2005 through april 2013; and equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. the cable for the current leakage monitoring system may be too long and may breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.

Safety Consequence

If the gap is breached, then the boom may conduct electrical current, increasing the risk of electrical shock to the operator.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. the recall is expected to begin during september 2013. altec's recall number is csn 585. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V378000 or campaign CSN 585.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V378000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V378000?

NHTSA recall 13V378000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on August 21, 2013. It addresses: Current leakage monitoring cable. The recall affects approximately 263 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V378000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 585. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.