Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V873000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V873000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 digger derrick, aerial devices, and service body vehicles, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights Includes 156 affected units, Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2018 digger derrick, aerial devices, and service body vehicles, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights

Defect Summary

Altec industries, inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 digger derrick, aerial devices, and service body vehicles, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. as such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began february 7, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 708.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V873000

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-12-07T00:00:00

Subject: Brake lights may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 156

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 708

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Altec industries, inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 digger derrick, aerial devices, and service body vehicles, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. as such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began february 7, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 708.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 3.85

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