CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Pressure Digger vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.
- Risk
- An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will rewire the accessory circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3185.
- 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 2023 and 2024 Altec aerial device, digger derrick, and pressure digger trucks may have an overloaded chassis ignition circuit. The overload can blow a fuse and cause the engine to shut down while the vehicle is in operation.
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when operating these vehicles on the road or near work zones.
Altec will rewire the accessory circuit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (recall number CSN-3185), and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20232024 |
| Altec Pressure Digger | 20232024 |