Altec 2021-2023 Aerial Devices Recall: Fire Risk from Moisture in Strobe Lights
Altec is recalling certain 2021-2023 aerial devices due to water leaking into strobe lights, which can cause electrical short-circuits and fire risk. Owners should inspect for moisture and get a free repair kit.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling 2021-2023 aerial devices that may have water leaking into strobe lights, causing electrical short-circuits and fire risk. If moisture is found, owners must get a free repair kit to prevent fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81215-altec-2021-2023-aerial-devices-recall-fire-risk-from-moisture.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81215-altec-2021-2023-aerial-devices-recall-fire-risk-from-moisture · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V357000
Cite this page
“Altec 2021-2023 Aerial Devices Recall: Fire Risk from Moisture in Strobe Lights.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81215-altec-2021-2023-aerial-devices-recall-fire-risk-from-moisture. Based on NHTSA recall #23V357000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V357000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can leak into the strobe lights, causing electrical short-circuits. This short-circuit can increase the risk of fire, especially if the device is used in wet environments.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2023 Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, service bodies, or cranes are affected. Those using the equipment in wet conditions are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for water damage on the strobe light assembly. The affected devices were sold between 2021 and 2023. The recall covers Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, service bodies, and cranes.
- Brand
Altec- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Inspect Light Assembly
Check for moisture in the strobe light assembly; if found, contact Altec for a free repair kit.
Get Free Repair Kit
If the light is inoperative or moisture is present, Altec will install a new light assembly and fuse at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Altec
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V357000 — Altec 2021-2023 Aerial Devices Recall: Fire Risk from Moisture in Strobe Lights Hello, I own a Altec 2021-2023 Aerial Devices Recall: Fire Risk from Moisture in Strobe Lights that is covered by recall 23V357000 from Altec. The official recall notice states: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Keep exploring
Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V357000 (May 18, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.