2021–2023 Altec Aerial Device, Altec Digger Derrick, Altec Effer Crane +more: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23V357000 · 5,431 units potentially affected · filed May 18, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V357000
- Manufacturer no.
- CSN 3079
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
- Units affected
- 5,431
- Report received
- May 18, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jul 14, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Aerial Device 2021, 2022, 2023
- Altec Digger Derrick 2021, 2022, 2023
- Altec Effer Crane 2021, 2022, 2023
- Altec Service Body 2021, 2022, 2023