ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V101000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-17 2015-02-23 2015-02-23

Production Dates: 2012-10-01 - 2014-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 612

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.

Consequence

If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.

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.safercar.gov.