ALTEC — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-10-18

Altec vehicles: accessory functions may overload ignition circuit due to excessive power draw

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-18
Manufacturer	ALTEC INDUSTRIES
Models affected	AERIAL DEVICES, DIGGER DERRICKS, PRESSURE DIGGERS
Model year	2024
Units affected	23
Defect	On certain vehicles, the accessory functions may draw too much power from the ignition circuit. As a result, the circuit could be overloaded and the fuse could blow. If this happens, there would be a loss of engine power._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles built on a Freightliner Business Class M2 chassis._x000D_ A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Electrical
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Altec recommends using a maximum of five accessory functions at a time until the recall repairs are completed. Altec will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact Altec Service to rewire the accessory circuit.
Recall number	2024-617
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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