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VehicleDec 7, 2018156 affected

Altec recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V873000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 7, 2018
Owners notified
Feb 7, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
156
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 1, 2017 to May 30, 2018
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Maker's own recall number
CSN 708
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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.

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