Altec Industries – Strobe Lights May Short and Cause Fire

Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.


Report Received Date 05/18/2023
NHTSA ID 23V357000
Consequence Summary An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
Recall Code CSN 3079
Potentially Affected 5143
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V357000)

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