NHTSA Recall 24V439000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V439000; Date: Jun. 13, 2024
lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 Altec Aerial Device; 2024 Altec Aerial Device
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Altec Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,500
Recall Summary:
altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 aerial devices, digger diggers, pressure diggers, service trucks, reel lifters, pressure washers, and articulating crane models built on a freightliner m2 plus chassis. please refer to altec's recall report for specific vehicle make and model details. the lighting wire harness may be overloaded, preventing the vehicle lighting from illuminating. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
How to Fix:
dealers will rework the lighting wire harness and update the trailer module as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 12, 2024. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn-3161.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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