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NHTSARecalled 2018-12-07

Altec Industries, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE; 2018 ALTEC SERVICE BODY; 2017 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK; 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE; 2017 ALTEC SERVICE BODY; 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK

  • Brand ALTEC

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Altec Industries is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. These brake lights may illuminate incorrectly when the brake pedal is not being pressed, which can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights at no charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 708.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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