NHTSA Recall 23V395000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Forward Collision Avoidance. Reported 2023-06-01. An estimated 59 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2023 D4000B, D2000B, and AC18 trucks. The collision mitigation system software may not be calibrated correctly, prohibiting the active braking system from activating.
Risk
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Owners will be notified to take their vehicles to their respective OEM service center for a software update and road-test, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-468-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3085.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 3085
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.