Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V101000 Reported February 23, 2015

Short circuit may result in module overheating

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 5,142 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V101000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 612
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,142
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 23, 2015
Completion Rate
44.36

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 digger derrick and aerial device vehicles manufactured october 1, 2012, to june 30, 2014, and mounted on freightliner chassis. in the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.

Safety Consequence

If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on april 17, 2015. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is csn 612.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V101000 or campaign CSN 612.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V101000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V101000?

NHTSA recall 15V101000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on February 23, 2015. It addresses: Short circuit may result in module overheating. The recall affects approximately 5,142 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V101000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 612. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.