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Campaign Details
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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."
Consequence / Hazard
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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.
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
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🚗 Affected Vehicles6
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.