CanadaAltec Industries is recalling 2014–2016 Altec AP45A aerial devices (model AP45A from 2014–2016). On some units the boom stow switch wiring can become damaged, which could short circuit, melt and create a fire risk. Altec will notify owners by mail and provide instructions and a kit to inspect and, if needed, install a guard to protect the wiring; any damaged wiring will be replaced.
How to identify it
2014–2016 Altec AP45A
The hazard
On a small number of aerial devices, the boom stow switch wiring could become damaged. If this happens, the wiring could short circuit and melt.
A short circuit and/or wiring that overheats can create a fire risk.
What to do
Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions and a kit for how to inspect and, if necessary, install a guard to protect the wiring. If the wiring is damaged, it will be replaced.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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