Vehicle recall 15V101000 · February 23, 2015
Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 2015
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 612
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,142
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Aerial Device (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Altec Digger Derrick (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
Has your Altec been repaired?
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