Recall 15V101000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2012-2014 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK

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RECALL This recall affects up to 5,142 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 15V101000
Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles Affected 5,142
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.

Safety Consequence

If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.

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