Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V792000 Reported November 9, 2018

Wiring may chafe and cause fire

Altec Industries, Inc. · Electrical System · 186 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V792000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 704
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
186
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 9, 2018
Completion Rate
43.01

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 at37-g, at40, at37, at41, at48 and l37m aerial devices. the under-hood wiring on these vehicles may be damaged by sharp edges within the engine bay area.

Safety Consequence

Damaged wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring, replacing any damaged protective loom and install an edge guard to the bracket area, free of charge. the recall began january 9, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 704.

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 18V792000 or campaign CSN 704.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V792000

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

What is recall 18V792000?

NHTSA recall 18V792000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on November 9, 2018. It addresses: Wiring may chafe and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 186 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V792000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 704. 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.