Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V379000 Reported June 7, 2018

High voltage grouding system may fail

Q: What is recall 18V379000?

NHTSA recall 18V379000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on June 7, 2018. It addresses: High voltage grouding system may fail. The recall affects approximately 44 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 44 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V379000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 686

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 7, 2018

Completion Rate

61.36

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 altec aerial devices and digger derrick vehicles. the high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.

Safety Consequence

If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 686.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V379000 or campaign CSN 686.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V379000

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

What is recall 18V379000?

NHTSA recall 18V379000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on June 7, 2018. It addresses: High voltage grouding system may fail. The recall affects approximately 44 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 18V379000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 686. 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.