NHTSA recall 18V791000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Altec Crane and 1 more
Reported Nov 9, 2018331 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 703Built Feb 29, 2008 – Jun 30, 2018
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
The risk
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
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