Recall 23V357000: 2021–2023 Altec Aerial Device, 2021–2023 Altec Digger Derrick, 2021–2023 Altec Effer Crane +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 18, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 5,431
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Altec Aerial Device
- 2022 Altec Aerial Device
- 2023 Altec Aerial Device
- 2021 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2022 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2023 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2021 Altec Effer Crane
- 2022 Altec Effer Crane
- 2023 Altec Effer Crane
- 2021 Altec Service Body
- 2022 Altec Service Body
- 2023 Altec Service Body
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V357000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 3079
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 14, 2023
- Components
- Equipment:emergency:siren/lighting/strobes (Other / Unknown)
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