Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TA Series, AT Series, L Series, LR Series Aerial Devices, and AF Series Forestry bodies. The fuel lines may not be properly secured, which can cause the lines to chafe and result in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

2024 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

1352 vehicles affected

25V562000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

2025 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

965 vehicles affected

25V400000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.

Risk: A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

2021 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

5431 vehicles affected

23V357000

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES

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.

Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

2017 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

156 vehicles affected

18V873000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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."

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

2017 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

290 vehicles affected

18V434000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Service Body vehicles, built on Ram 5500 Diesel chassis. The positive stud on the lead acid battery disconnect bracket may contact the hood and cause an electrical short.

Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

2015 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

335 vehicles affected

17V175000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of fire.

2010 ALTEC SERVICE BODY

4500 vehicles affected

11V397000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 SERVICE UTILITY BODY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH MAY 2011. THE COMPARTMENT LATCH MAY FAIL IN THE SECONDARY (SAFETY CATCH) POSITION.

Risk: THE COMPARTMENT DOOR ON THE UTILITY SERVICE BODY COULD COME OPEN DURING TRANSIT IF THE PRIMARY LATCHING POSITION IS NOT ENGAGED. A PERSON OR OBJECT COULD THEN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION, CAUSING INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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