Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
Service BODY
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V873000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20180530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
156
Date Owners Notified
20190207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181207
Make Campaign Number
CSN 708
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108