Altec Recalls 2017-2018 Vehicles Due to Brake Light Wiring Defect
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 Aerial Devices, Service Bodies, and Digger Derricks because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Device, and Service Body vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall addresses a defect where these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2019.
Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, SERVICE BODY, DIGGER DERRICK
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Specialty Trucks
- Affected units
- 156
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- AERIAL DEVICE
- SERVICE BODY
- DIGGER DERRICK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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