2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Service Body | 2017 Altec Digger Derrick | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Service Body | 2018 Altec Digger Derrick — Exterior lighting: brake lights
Published December 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 7, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V873000, published December 12, 2018 and initiated December 7, 2018. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Service Body | 2017 Altec Digger Derrick | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Service Body | 2018 Altec Digger Derrick — Exterior lighting: brake lights.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Service Body | 2017 Altec Digger Derrick | 2017 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Service Body | 2018 Altec Digger Derrick — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V873000 on December 12, 2018. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AERIAL DEVICE.