ALTEC 2018 ALTEC CRANE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 ALTEC CRANE
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018 ALTEC CRANE vehicles due to electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers issues. The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026