Altec Recall 23V357000: Equipment, Emergency, Siren/lighting/strobes
NHTSA recall 23V357000 · announced May 18, 2023 · filed by Altec Industries, Inc. · 5,431 units affected
The 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.
The risk
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2021 Altec Aerial Device
- 2022 Altec Aerial Device
- 2023 Altec Aerial Device
- 2021 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2022 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2023 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2021 Altec Effer Crane
- 2022 Altec Effer Crane
- 2023 Altec Effer Crane
- 2021 Altec Service Body
- 2022 Altec Service Body
- 2023 Altec Service Body
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.