Altec recall CSN 708

Q: Is CSN 708 the same recall as 18V873000?

Yes. CSN 708 is Altec’s own number for it; 18V873000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Altec calls it CSN 708. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V873000 on Dec 7, 2018: exterior lighting on the 2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device and 2 other Altec models, 156 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V873000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V873000	2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device and 2 other Altec models	Exterior Lighting	Dec 7, 2018	156	high

Problem Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V873000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. CSN 708 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. 18V873000 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 708 the same recall as 18V873000?

Yes. CSN 708 is Altec’s own number for it; 18V873000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does CSN 708 cover?

2017–2018 Altec Aerial Device and 2 other Altec models, 156 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 708 repair cost anything?

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