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NHTSARecalled Nov 9, 2018 · #18V791000

Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized. The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Product details

Product
Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.

View the official CPSC notice