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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.
- Risk
- Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.
- 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
Certain aerial devices and digger derricks from model years 2022 and 2023 may have been built with a power inverter that converts DC power to AC power but lacks a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit. Without that protection, the AC circuit can overheat.
Overheating in the electrical system raises the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for any signs of a problem with the vehicle's electrical system and contact the manufacturer promptly if they have concerns.
The repair is free. Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit at an authorized dealer at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 3103. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20222023 |