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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V873000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Published December 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 7, 2018

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
AERIAL DEVICE
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY | 2017 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 ALTEC SERVICE BODY | 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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