Collision Mitigation Software Malfunction
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V395000 |
| Report Received Date | 6/1/2023 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| Vehicles Affected | 59 |
| Completion Rate | 79.66% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
An active braking system that fails to activate as intended increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
