NHTSA Campaign 23V357000
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported May 18, 2023 · 5,431 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2021 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2022 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2023 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2021 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2022 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2023 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | EFFER CRANE | 2021 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | EFFER CRANE | 2022 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | EFFER CRANE | 2023 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | SERVICE BODY | 2021 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | SERVICE BODY | 2022 | 5,431 |
| ALTEC | SERVICE BODY | 2023 | 5,431 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V357000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.