Recall 15V101000: 2012–2014 Altec Aerial Device, 2012–2014 Altec Digger Derrick
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 5,142
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
The risk
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Altec Aerial Device
- 2013 Altec Aerial Device
- 2014 Altec Aerial Device
- 2012 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2013 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2014 Altec Digger Derrick
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V101000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 612
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 17, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology