2020–2023 Altec Aerial Device: Forward Collision Avoidance recall
NHTSA campaign 23V395000 · 59 units potentially affected · filed Jun 1, 2023
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.
Why it matters
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-468-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3085.
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
- 23V395000
- Manufacturer no.
- CSN 3085
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- Units affected
- 59
- Report received
- Jun 1, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jul 28, 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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023