ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V873000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2018 |
| 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
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."
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
