Vehicle recall 23V357000 · May 18, 2023
Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick and 2 more models
Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
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 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V357000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2023
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 3079
- Owner notification
- July 14, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,431
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes
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 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Altec Digger Derrick (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Altec Effer Crane (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Altec Service Body (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.