The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V357000·Announced 2023-05-18

Altec Aerial Devices Recalled for Water Intrusion Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2021-2023 aerial devices, digger derricks, and related equipment because water can leak into strobe lights, causing electrical short-circuits that increase fire risk. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm from potential electrical fire in safety-critical lighting equipment. No injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported, placing this in the High severity category per the rubric for hazard-of-harm products without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies, and Effer Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights on these devices, which could cause an electrical short-circuit and increase the risk of a fire.

The affected units include multiple model years (2021-2023) across four product types. Approximately 5,431 units are affected by this recall.

Owners should contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to arrange an inspection and repair. Altec will inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse if needed. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed at no charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed July 14, 2023.

For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Industrial equipment / Aerial lifts
Hazard
  • electrical-short-circuit
  • fire
  • water-intrusion
Affected units
5,431

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 (4)

  • AERIAL DEVICE
  • EFFER CRANE
  • DIGGER DERRICK
  • SERVICE BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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Same category