NHTSA Recall 15V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V101000; Date: Feb. 23, 2015
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Altec Aerial Device; 2013 Altec Aerial Device; 2014 Altec Aerial Device; 2012 Altec Digger Derrick; 2013 Altec Digger Derrick; 2014 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,142
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 17, 2015
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