Recall 14V503000: 2000–2013 Altec Aerial Device
- Report received
- Aug 15, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 51vehicles
- Model years
- 2000–2013
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Possible consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2001 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2002 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2003 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2004 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2005 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2006 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2007 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2008 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2009 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2010 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2011 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2012 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2013 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.