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NHTSARecalled Feb 23, 2015 · #15V101000

Short Circuit may Result in Module Overheating

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Short Circuit may Result in Module Overheating
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
2014 Digger
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice