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NHTSA Recall 23V525000: Electrical system

Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 535 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec Aerial Device.

535
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (December 21)
NHTSA campaign23V525000
Manufacturer campaignCSN 3103
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJuly 27, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 21, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.

Safety risk

Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V525000

Make and modelModel years
Altec Aerial Device2022, 2023
Altec Digger Derrick2022, 2023

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.