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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V101000

2013 Altec Digger Derrick | 2014 Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical system

Published February 23, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 23, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V101000, published February 23, 2015. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2013 Altec Digger Derrick | 2014 Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
DIGGER DERRICK
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2013 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2014 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2012 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Altec Digger Derrick | 2014 Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V101000 on February 23, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: DIGGER DERRICK.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)