2018 ALTEC CRANE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Hazard
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.Consumer Action
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 is expected to begin January 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.