ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V873000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-07 2018-12-07 2018-12-12

Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-05-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 708

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 156

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

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

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

Remedy

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.

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.