Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V357000

Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobes

Altec Industries, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-05-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V357000

Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobes

Component
Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobes
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,431
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-18
Owners notified
2023-07-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
ALTEC Aerial Device2023 2022 2021
ALTEC Digger Derrick2023 2022 2021
ALTEC Effer Crane2023 2022 2021
ALTEC Service Body2023 2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.