CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
- Risk
- A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.
What this recall means for you
Certain Altec aerial and service-body trucks may have a power distribution module circuit that can experience a voltage spike. The spike can damage the Transfer Case Control Module and disrupt chassis functions such as the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
A damaged control module and disrupted chassis functions can lead to a loss of handling and control or reduced brake performance, which increases the risk of a crash.
Altec will install a diode on the ignition hot circuit at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 with recall number CSN-3229, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec AT Series | 20182019202020212022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Altec L Series Aerial Device | 2019 |
| Altec LS Series | 20182019202020212022202320242025 |
| Altec Service Body | 20182019202020212022202320242025 |
| Altec TA Class | 2020 |