Altec recall CSN 703

Q: Is CSN 703 the same recall as 18V791000?

Yes. CSN 703 is Altec’s own number for it; 18V791000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Altec calls it CSN 703. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V791000 on Nov 9, 2018: electrical system on the 2008–2018 Altec Crane and 1 other Altec model, 331 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V791000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V791000	2008–2018 Altec Crane and 1 other Altec model	Electrical System	Nov 9, 2018	331	critical

Problem 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. Risk The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V791000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. CSN 703 is the number Altec assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V791000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is CSN 703 the same recall as 18V791000?

Yes. CSN 703 is Altec’s own number for it; 18V791000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does CSN 703 cover?

2008–2018 Altec Crane and 1 other Altec model, 331 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the CSN 703 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.