NHTSA recall 23V525000
Electrical system
Altec Aerial Device and 1 more
Reported Jul 27, 2023535 vehicles affectedAltec Industries, Inc.Maker’s number CSN 3103
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.
The risk
Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.