Vehicle recall 18V791000 · November 9, 2018

Altec Crane and Digger Derrick

The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.

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 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
Consequence: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
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: 18V791000
Reported to NHTSA: November 9, 2018
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 703
Owner notification: January 9, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected: 331
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 18V791000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec Crane (2008-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Altec Digger Derrick (2008-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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