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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
- Risk
- The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Altec cranes and digger derrick trucks have a 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) that may use wiring that is too small for the electrical load. Over time, this undersized wire can overheat, which increases the risk of an electrical fire.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, Altec will notify owners directly. Authorized dealers will replace the wiring from the battery to the PDM with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, at no cost to you. The recall began January 9, 2019. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and refer to Altec's recall number, CSN 703.
As a precaution, check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Crane | 20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018 |