ALTEC EFFER CRANE 2021: EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V357000

Make Model Year
ALTEC EFFER CRANE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-14 2023-05-18 2023-05-19

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 3079

Component: EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5431

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.

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.nhtsa.gov.