The problem
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 utility vehicles equipped with sure power battery separator devices, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). The battery separator can overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and replace the batter separators free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Contacts
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 554. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Altec dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V600000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.