CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can leak into the strobe lights on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, service bodies and cranes. This can cause an electrical short-circuit, which increases the risk of a fire.
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. All repairs are free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 3079. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 202120222023 |
| Altec Effer Crane | 202120222023 |
| Altec Service Body | 202120222023 |