Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V791000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V791000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2008-2018 altec ac18, ac23, ac26, ac30 and ac38 cranes and d2b, d3a, d4a/b, dl42b, dt65 and dt80 digger derrick vehicles Includes 331 affected units, Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2008-2018 altec ac18, ac23, ac26, ac30 and ac38 cranes and d2b, d3a, d4a/b, dl42b, dt65 and dt80 digger derrick vehicles
Defect Summary
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 altec ac18, ac23, ac26, ac30 and ac38 cranes and d2b, d3a, d4a/b, dl42b, dt65 and dt80 digger derrick vehicles. the wiring on the 12v circuit from the chassis battery to the power distribution module (pdm) may be insufficiently sized.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the pdm, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. the recall began january 9, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 703.