NHTSA Recall 18V791000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system) and cables (electrical system)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 331 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V791000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 703 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | November 9, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V791000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Crane | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.