Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Service Body (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V873000 · Dec 7, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
156
vehicles affected
156
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V873000
- Date
- Dec 7, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 156
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Aerial Device | 2017-2018 |
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2017-2018 |
| Altec | Service Body | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V873000?
3 models: Altec Aerial Device (2017-2018), Altec Digger Derrick (2017-2018), Altec Service Body (2017-2018), about 156 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V873000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.