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2017 Altec Service Body — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2017 Altec Service Body

These are federal recalls reported for the 2017 Altec Service Body. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

18V-873 Open recall Dec 7, 2018

Altec Industries Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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18V-434 Open recall Jun 27, 2018

Altec Industries Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.

Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead acid battery disconnect, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 688. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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