Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V434000 Reported June 27, 2018

Battery electrical short may cause fire

Q: What is recall 18V434000?

NHTSA recall 18V434000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on June 27, 2018. It addresses: Battery electrical short may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 290 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 · 290 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V434000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 688

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

290

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 27, 2018

Completion Rate

15.17

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V434000 or campaign CSN 688.
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 18V434000

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

What is recall 18V434000?

NHTSA recall 18V434000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on June 27, 2018. It addresses: Battery electrical short may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 290 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 18V434000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 688. 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.